uppermost

English

Etymology

upper + -most

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈʌpəməʊst/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/

Adjective

uppermost (not comparable)

  1. At or nearest the top of something.
  2. Highest in rank, importance, etc.
    • 2001, David L. Lieber; Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 735:
      For him, as for his colleagues, concern with priestly comportment and purity is uppermost.

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Adjective

uppermost

  1. (rare) superlative form of upper: most upper

Adverb

uppermost (not comparable)

  1. In the highest position.
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