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Definition of topmost

topmost

/ˈtɑːpˌmoʊst/
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• adjective

1

Highest in physical position, level, or altitude; situated at the very top.

Example

"The rare dictionary was stored on the topmost shelf of the library, requiring a tall ladder to reach."

2

Highest in rank, authority, priority, or importance.

Example

"Ensuring patient safety remains the hospital administration's topmost priority."

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• Nearby Words

toplessness
topline
topminnow
topmost
topmouth
topnotch
topographic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English from the noun 'top' (from Old English 'topp', meaning summit or crest) combined with the superlative suffix '-most' (influenced by 'most', from Old English '-mest').

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