Nethermost: meaning, definitions and examples

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nethermost

 

[ หˆnษ›รฐษ™rmoสŠst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

depth, position

Nethermost refers to the lowest or deepest part or position of something. It is often used to describe a physical location, but can also imply a figurative depth, such as in emotions or thoughts.

Synonyms

bottommost, deepest, lowest

Examples of usage

  • The treasure was hidden in the nethermost depths of the ocean.
  • She felt a nethermost sadness that she couldn't shake off.
  • The nethermost layer of soil is crucial for plant growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "nethermost" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais profundo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tiefste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terdalam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะณะปะธะฑัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najgล‚ฤ™bszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ๆทฑใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus profond

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs profundo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en derin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๊นŠ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุนู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejhlubลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najhlbลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๆทฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najgloblji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝrmest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ั‚ะตั€ะตาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒฆแƒ แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n dษ™rin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs profundo

Etymology

The word 'nethermost' has its origins in the Old English word 'nether,' meaning 'lower' or 'beneath.' 'Most' as a superlative suffix has a long history in English, deriving from the Germanic 'mosta,' which indicates the highest degree of something. Together, 'nether' and 'most' combine to emphasize the lowest extent or depth of something. It has been used in various literary and poetic contexts to convey themes of despair, profound depth, and the foundational aspects of physical and emotional experiences. The usage of 'nethermost' reflects the language's evolution as it borrowed from various influences, including Norse and Old High German, retaining its core meaning over centuries.