topmost
|top/most|
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/ˈtɑːp.moʊst/
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/ˈtɒp.məʊst/
highest point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'topmost' originates from Middle English, combining 'top' with the superlative suffix '-most', where 'top' meant 'highest point'.
Historical Evolution
'top' changed from Old English word 'topp' and eventually became the modern English word 'top'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant '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 topmost branch of the tree swayed in the wind.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42