uppermost

[ uhp-er-mohstor, especially British, -muhst ]

adjective

1. highest in place, order, rank, power, etc.:

   the uppermost peaks of the mountain; the uppermost class of society.

2. topmost; predominant:

   a subject of uppermost concern.

adverb

1. in or into the uppermost place, rank, or predominance:

   The blossoms grow uppermost on the stems of these flowers; the thoughts that came uppermost to her mind.

uppermost

/ ˈʌpəˌməʊst /

adjective

1. highest in position, power, importance, etc

adverb

1. in or into the highest position, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of uppermost¹

First recorded in 1475–85; upper ¹ + -most

Example Sentences

The “Ship” is the uppermost part, and that sits atop a booster called Super Heavy.

From BBC

Now it is the 2020s that we claim to be the last chance to avert catastrophic consequences, with climate change uppermost in our minds.

From Salon

"The board members are resolute that equine welfare must always be placed uppermost and at all times," they said on Thursday.

From BBC

It was lodged in the uppermost branches of a tree that was mainly submerged in the river.

From Literature

Welch's team also reported a decrease in the thickness of the organic layer -- the uppermost layer of soil characterized by high organic carbon content -- at their tundra sites.

From Science Daily

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