Innermost: meaning, definitions and examples
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innermost
[ ˈɪnərˌmoʊst ]
deepest layer
The term 'innermost' refers to the most internal part of something, typically implying intimate or private aspects. It conveys a sense of being close to the core or essence of an object, idea, or feeling. In a broader sense, it can also describe thoughts and emotions that one may not readily share with others. Often used in philosophical or psychological contexts, 'innermost' emphasizes the depth and privacy of one's true self or thoughts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She shared her innermost feelings with her best friend.
- The innermost layer of the earth is molten rock.
- He reflected on his innermost desires during meditation.
Translations
Translations of the word "innermost" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais interno
🇮🇳 भीतरी
🇩🇪 innerste
🇮🇩 terdalam
🇺🇦 найглибший
🇵🇱 najgłębszy
🇯🇵 最も内側の
🇫🇷 le plus intérieur
🇪🇸 más interno
🇹🇷 en içte
🇰🇷 가장 안쪽의
🇸🇦 الأكثر عمقًا
🇨🇿 nejvnitřnější
🇸🇰 najvnútornejší
🇨🇳 最内部的
🇸🇮 najnotranjši
🇮🇸 innsta
🇰🇿 ең ішкі
🇬🇪 ყველაზე შინაგანი
🇦🇿 ən daxili
🇲🇽 más interno
Etymology
The word 'innermost' is derived from the combination of 'inner' and the superlative suffix '-most'. The term 'inner' itself originates from Old English 'innera', meaning 'more inward' or 'within'. The addition of '-most' indicates the highest degree of being inner. The earliest recorded use of the word dates back to the 14th century, where it was typically employed in poetic and philosophical contexts to discuss themes of intimacy and the essence of being. Over time, 'innermost' has been utilized in various literary and psychological fields to describe the deepest thoughts, feelings, and layers of perception that lie beneath the surface of consciousness.