Uttermost

//ˈʌtəɹmoʊst// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    superlative form of utter: most utter; situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost. form-of, superlative
  2. 2
    Extreme; utmost; of the farthest, greatest, or highest degree. not-comparable

    "They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order wordnet
  2. 2
    of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The utmost; the highest or greatest degree; the farthest extent. uncountable, usually

    "Thou know'st that all my fortunes are at sea; Neither have I money, nor commodity To raise a present sum: therefore, go forth; Try what my credit can in Venice do: That shall be rack'd, even to the uttermost, To furnish thee to Belmont, to fair Portia. Go, presently inquire, and so will I, Where money is; and I no question make, To have it of my trust or for my sake."

  2. 2
    the greatest possible degree wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English, alteration of uttermest. Compare inmost and innermost.

Etymology 2

From Middle English, alteration of uttermest. Compare inmost and innermost.

Etymology 3

From Middle English, alteration of uttermest. Compare inmost and innermost.

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