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Meaning of paramount
The primary meaning of the word "paramount" is most important or superior to all others.
Etymology of paramount
The word "paramount" has its roots in the Old French words "par" meaning "above" or "beyond" and "mont" meaning "mountain", which was later influenced by the Latin words "per" and "mons" with similar meanings.
Historically, the term was used in the 15th century to describe something that was superior or of utmost importance.
Synonyms
supreme
dominant
preeminent
paramount
chief
primary
principal
leading
main
supreme
superior
top
foremost
first
best
greatest
highest
uppermost
overriding
predominant
ruling
governing
regnant
sovereign
transcendent
unparalleled
unmatched
unsurpassed
dominant
controlling
influential
powerful
potent
mighty
all-powerful
almighty
omnipotent
absolute
unconditional
unqualified
unreserved
total
complete
utter
entire
whole
full
unconditional
unmitigated
unrelieved
unrestrained
unchecked
unbridled
unsuppressed
unencumbered
unimpeded
unhindered
unobstructed.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "paramount" can be defined as more important than anything else, or supreme.
- It can also refer to a person or thing of supreme importance or authority.
Usage Examples
- The company's paramount goal is to increase profits while minimizing costs.
- The safety of our customers is of paramount importance to us.
- She considered her family's happiness to be paramount.
Antonyms
minor
secondary
subordinate
inferior
lesser
lower
junior
subsidiary
ancillary
auxiliary
accessory
peripheral
incidental
inconsequential
negligible
insignificant
unimportant
trivial
petty
paltry
frivolous
trifling
slight
small
limited
restricted
moderate
mediocre
middling
average
ordinary
normal
standard
common
usual
customary
habitual
routine
minor
minimal
least
last
lowest
worst
poorest
weakest.