nethermost
|neth-er-most|
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/ˈnɛðərˌmoʊst/
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/ˈnɛðəˌməʊst/
lowest point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nethermost' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'niþemest', where 'niþer' meant 'down' and '-mest' was a superlative suffix.
Historical Evolution
'niþemest' changed from Old English to Middle English as 'nethermest' and eventually became the modern English word 'nethermost'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the lowest or most inferior', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated at the lowest or deepest point.
The nethermost regions of the ocean are still largely unexplored.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42