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northernmost

 

[ ˈnɔːrðərnmoʊst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geographical location

The term 'northernmost' refers to the point that is situated furthest to the north in a given area or region. It is often used in geographical contexts to describe the extreme northern limits of a landmass or territory. This word is applicable in various fields, including cartography, meteorology, and ecology, where understanding location is crucial. In many cases, the northernmost point can be a defining feature of a country or region.

Synonyms

extreme north, farthest north, most northern, topmost

Examples of usage

  • The northernmost part of Canada is known for its harsh climate.
  • Greenland is located at the northernmost tip of the North American continent.
  • The northernmost city in the world is Svalbard.
  • The northernmost regions experience longer winters.

Translations

Translations of the word "northernmost" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais ao norte

🇮🇳 उत्तरीतम

🇩🇪 nördlichster

🇮🇩 terjauh utara

🇺🇦 найпівнічніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej na północ

🇯🇵 最北の

🇫🇷 le plus au nord

🇪🇸 más al norte

🇹🇷 en kuzey

🇰🇷 가장 북쪽의

🇸🇦 الأكثر شمالًا

🇨🇿 nejsevernější

🇸🇰 najsevernejší

🇨🇳 最北的

🇸🇮 najsevernejši

🇮🇸 norðlægast

🇰🇿 ең солтүстік

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ჩრდილოეთ

🇦🇿 ən şimalda

🇲🇽 más al norte

Etymology

The word 'northernmost' is a compound adjective formed from the base word 'north' and the superlative suffix '-most'. The root 'north' comes from Old English 'norð', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*naurþa' and Proto-Indo-European '*ner', meaning 'left' (as in left-hand side when facing east). The suffix '-most' originates from the Old English 'mōst', itself derived from Proto-Germanic '*maista', indicating the highest degree or the furthest extent of something. Over time, the word has been adapted into modern English and is predominantly used to denote a geographical extremity in the northern direction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,421, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.