Lowermost: meaning, definitions and examples
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lowermost
[ ˈloʊərˌmoʊst ]
position, ranking
The term 'lowermost' refers to the position that is furthest down or beneath others in a vertical arrangement. It is often used to indicate the least elevated point of something. In various contexts, it can describe the bottom layer of a structure, the least important ranking in a hierarchy, or the lowest level in a scale. The term is frequently applied in discussions of geography, architecture, or any comparative analysis based on elevation or priority.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lowermost tier of the cake was decorated with flowers.
- In the hierarchy, he held the lowermost position.
- The lowermost point of the valley is often prone to flooding.
Translations
Translations of the word "lowermost" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inferior
🇮🇳 निम्नतम
🇩🇪 unterste
🇮🇩 terendah
🇺🇦 найнижчий
🇵🇱 najniższy
🇯🇵 最下部の
🇫🇷 le plus bas
🇪🇸 más bajo
🇹🇷 en alt
🇰🇷 가장 낮은
🇸🇦 الأدنى
🇨🇿 nejnižší
🇸🇰 najnižší
🇨🇳 最低的
🇸🇮 najnižji
🇮🇸 lægsta
🇰🇿 ең төменгі
🇬🇪 დაბალი
🇦🇿 ən aşağı
🇲🇽 más bajo
Etymology
The word 'lowermost' is formed by combining 'lower', which is derived from Old English 'lowera', meaning 'lower', with the superlative suffix '-most'. Over time, 'lower' has maintained its meaning related to position or rank, while the '-most' suffix is used in English to indicate the highest degree or extreme of something. The concept of lower levels or positions has been a part of the English language since its inception, used to describe both physical locations and abstract rankings. The use of 'lowermost' highlights a specific and definite superlative form, indicating unequivocally the lowest point or position in a given context.