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Definition of furthermost

furthermost

/ˈfɝː.ðɚ.moʊst/
fur · ther · most
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• adjective

1

Situated at the greatest distance from a central point or point of reference; most remote.

Example

"The expedition established a small research camp at the furthermost edge of the glacier."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like 'further' and 'farther', 'furthermost' and 'farthermost' are largely interchangeable when referring to physical distance, though 'furthermost' is significantly more common in British English and can also apply to figurative or conceptual limits.

• Nearby Words

further
furtherance
furthermore
furthermost
furtive
furtively
furtiveness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as 'ferthermost' by combining 'further' (from Old English 'furthor', related to 'forth') with the superlative suffix '-most'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Furthermost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/furthermost
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