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furthermost

 

[ ˈfɜːrðərˌmoʊst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

positional distance

Furthermost is an adjective that refers to being at the greatest distance from a specified point or place. It is often used to describe a location that is farthest away in a particular direction or from a reference point. The term can also imply an extreme position in terms of time, space, or importance. In comparative contexts, it is frequently used to emphasize that something is not just further but the farthest of all options available.

Synonyms

farthest, most distant, outermost

Examples of usage

  • The furthermost regions of the country are often the least explored.
  • He traveled to the furthermost point of the island.
  • The research team set up their camp at the furthermost edge of the glacier.

Translations

Translations of the word "furthermost" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais distante

🇮🇳 सबसे दूर

🇩🇪 äußerste

🇮🇩 terjauh

🇺🇦 найдальший

🇵🇱 najdalszy

🇯🇵 最も遠い

🇫🇷 le plus éloigné

🇪🇸 el más lejano

🇹🇷 en uzak

🇰🇷 가장 먼

🇸🇦 الأبعد

🇨🇿 nejvzdálenější

🇸🇰 najvzdialenejší

🇨🇳 最远的

🇸🇮 najdlje

🇮🇸 fremsta

🇰🇿 ең алыс

🇬🇪 ყველაზე შორს

🇦🇿 ən uzaq

🇲🇽 el más lejano

Etymology

The word 'furthermost' is derived from the Old English term 'furðra', which means 'further' or 'more distant'. It is composed of the root 'furð-' indicating distance or extent and the superlative suffix '-most', which implies the highest degree or extreme position. The combination of these elements allows 'furthermost' to convey the idea of being the most distant in relation to a reference point. Historically, the term has been used in English literature since the early medieval period, evolving in form and usage over centuries. It reflects the linguistic trends of combining roots and affixes to create new meanings within the language, and has remained a consistent descriptor in both spoken and written English.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,869, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.