Backmost: meaning, definitions and examples

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backmost

 

[ ˈbækˌmoʊst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

position, location

The term 'backmost' refers to the position that is farthest to the back in a certain context. It is often used to describe items that are situated at the rear end of a collection or arrangement.

Synonyms

farthest back, hindmost, last, rearmost.

Examples of usage

  • The backmost row of seats was empty.
  • He stood at the backmost part of the stage.
  • The backmost shelf holds the oldest books.
  • The backmost layer of the cake was decorated differently.

Translations

Translations of the word "backmost" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais atrás

🇮🇳 पीछे

🇩🇪 hinterste

🇮🇩 terbelakang

🇺🇦 найдальший

🇵🇱 najbardziej z tyłu

🇯🇵 最も後ろの

🇫🇷 le plus en arrière

🇪🇸 más atrás

🇹🇷 en arka

🇰🇷 가장 뒤쪽의

🇸🇦 الأكثر خلفاً

🇨🇿 nejzadnější

🇸🇰 najzadnejší

🇨🇳 最靠后的

🇸🇮 najbolj zadaj

🇮🇸 bakhúver

🇰🇿 ең артқы

🇬🇪 უკანასკნელი

🇦🇿 ən arxa

🇲🇽 más atrás

Etymology

The word 'backmost' combines 'back' and the superlative suffix '-most.' The term 'back' originates from Old English 'bæce,' meaning the rear side of something. Likewise, the suffix '-most' has its roots in Old English 'mōst,' which signifies 'most' or 'greatest.' The use of these components reflects a long-standing tradition in the English language of forming descriptive words by indicating a position by attaching suffixes to root words. 'Backmost' has been utilized in the English lexicon since the 19th century to provide clarity in describing positions, particularly in spatial arrangements.