穎えい脱だつ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

gaining recognition; rising above one's peers

Literary and somewhat archaic expression for standing out from the crowd and achieving distinction. Often used in the context of talent or ability being recognized. The する form is intransitive.

• 彼かれは若わかくして学がっ界かいで穎えい脱だつした。

  He gained recognition in academic circles at a young age.

• 穎えい脱だつの機き会かいを待まつ。

  Awaiting an opportunity to rise above one's fellows.