Uppermost: meaning, definitions and examples

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uppermost

[ ˈʌpərˌmoʊst ]

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in position

situated at the highest point or level

Synonyms

highest, topmost, upmost

Examples of usage

The uppermost floor of the building offers a stunning view of the city skyline.
The uppermost branches of the tree swayed in the wind.

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importance

of the greatest importance or significance

Synonyms

foremost, paramount, primary

Examples of usage

His uppermost priority is the safety of his family.
The uppermost goal of the project is to reduce carbon emissions.

Translations

Translations of the word "uppermost" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais alto

🇮🇳 सर्वोच्च

🇩🇪 oberste

🇮🇩 teratas

🇺🇦 найвищий

🇵🇱 najwyższy

🇯🇵 最上

🇫🇷 le plus haut

🇪🇸 más alto

🇹🇷 en üst

🇰🇷 가장 높은

🇸🇦 الأعلى

🇨🇿 nejvyšší

🇸🇰 najvyšší

🇨🇳 最高

🇸🇮 najvišji

🇮🇸 hæstur

🇰🇿 ең биік

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მაღალი

🇦🇿 ən yüksək

🇲🇽 más alto

Word origin

The word 'uppermost' originated from the combination of 'upper' and 'most', both of which have Old English roots. 'Upper' comes from the Old English word 'upp', meaning 'up', and 'most' comes from the Old English word 'māst', meaning 'most'. The fusion of these two words resulted in 'uppermost', which has been used in the English language since the 16th century.