outermost
pronunciation
How to pronounce outermost in British English:
UK [ˈaʊtəməʊst]
How to pronounce outermost in American English:
US [ˈaʊtərmoʊst]
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- Adjective:
- situated at the farthest possible point from a center
Word Origin
- outermost (adj.)
- 1580s, from outer + -most.
Example
- 1. The first electrons to go are the outermost ones , because the atom holds them less tightly .
- 2. They occur as leaf and fruit compressions with the organic outermost cuticle layer on both sides of the leaves still intact .
- 3. So the airport decided on a new approach : instead of reducing wait times , it moved the arrival gates away from the main terminal and routed bags to the outermost carousel .
- 4. The outermost or farthest region or point .
- 5. The scout with shoulder-straps shouted on the outermost route as a routine .