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topmost

 

[ ˈtɒpməʊst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

position

Located at the highest point or topmost position.

Synonyms

highest, highest-ranking, top, uppermost.

Examples of usage

  • The topmost floor of the building offers a stunning view of the city below.
  • She placed the topmost book on the shelf.

Translations

Translations of the word "topmost" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais alto

🇮🇳 सर्वोच्च

🇩🇪 oberste

🇮🇩 paling atas

🇺🇦 найвищий

🇵🇱 najwyższy

🇯🇵 最上部

🇫🇷 supérieur

🇪🇸 más alto

🇹🇷 en üst

🇰🇷 가장 높은

🇸🇦 أعلى

🇨🇿 nejvyšší

🇸🇰 najvyšší

🇨🇳 最上面的

🇸🇮 najvišji

🇮🇸 efsta

🇰🇿 ең жоғары

🇬🇪 უმაღლესი

🇦🇿 ən yüksək

🇲🇽 más alto

Etymology

The word 'topmost' is a combination of 'top' and 'most', with 'top' originating from Old English 'topp' meaning 'summit' or 'highest point', and 'most' coming from Old English 'māst' meaning 'greatest'. The term 'topmost' has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the highest or uppermost position of something.

See also: atop, top, toper, topic, topping, topple.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,171, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.