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paramount

 

[ ˈpærəˌmaʊnt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

importance

More important than anything else; supreme

Synonyms

chief, crucial, dominant, foremost, primary

Examples of usage

  • The safety of the passengers is of paramount importance.
  • It is paramount that we find a solution to this problem.
Context #2 | Noun

movie studio

A major American film studio

Synonyms

film studio, production company, studio

Examples of usage

  • Paramount Pictures is one of the oldest film studios in Hollywood.
  • She signed a contract with Paramount for her next film.

Translations

Translations of the word "paramount" in other languages:

🇵🇹 primordial

🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण

🇩🇪 vorrangig

🇮🇩 terpenting

🇺🇦 першочерговий

🇵🇱 najważniejszy

🇯🇵 最も重要な

🇫🇷 primordial

🇪🇸 primordial

🇹🇷 öncelikli

🇰🇷 가장 중요한

🇸🇦 الأهم

🇨🇿 nejdůležitější

🇸🇰 najdôležitejší

🇨🇳 至关重要的

🇸🇮 najpomembnejši

🇮🇸 mikilvægt

🇰🇿 маңызды

🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვანი

🇦🇿 ən vacib

🇲🇽 primordial

Etymology

The word 'paramount' originated from the Old French word 'par amount', meaning 'above all'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'paramount' has come to represent something of supreme importance or rank. In the context of the movie industry, Paramount Pictures, founded in 1912, has become synonymous with quality and excellence in filmmaking.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,401 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.