uppermost
|up-per-most|
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/ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/
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/ˈʌpəməʊst/
highest position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uppermost' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'upremost', where 'up' meant 'up' and 'most' meant 'most'.
Historical Evolution
'upremost' transformed into the modern English word 'uppermost'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'at the highest point', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated at the highest point or position.
The uppermost shelf is where we keep the rarely used items.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42