Inmost

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    superlative form of inner: most inner; the very deepest within; farthest from the surface or external part. form-of, superlative

    "Courtenaye was at once carried out of himself; he caught the fire of the actor; the splendid voice, the noble gesture, and the exalted sentiment, aided by the pomp of the verse, mastered his inmost soul."

Adjective
  1. 1
    situated or occurring farthest within wordnet
  2. 2
    being deepest within the self wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    That which is inmost; the core.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English inmost, from Old English innemest, a double superlative form from inne (“within”), from in (“in”). The modern form is due to confusion with most.

Etymology 2

From Middle English inmost, from Old English innemest, a double superlative form from inne (“within”), from in (“in”). The modern form is due to confusion with most.

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