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- pronunciation:
- pae
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maUnt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
foremost in importance, power, or the like; chief.
The safety of the citizens was the paramount concern of the mayor at that point.The usefulness of the plant in treating disease was of paramount interest to the researchers.It's obvious that the health of her patients is paramount to the doctor.Of paramount importance is the issue of fairness in the hiring of new employees.- synonyms:
- capital, chief, first, main, predominant, primary, prime, principal, sovereign, supreme
- similar words:
- cardinal, lead, leading, preeminent, premiere, senior, significant, superior, top, ultimate, uppermost, vital
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| related words: |
lead, leading, senior, significant, top, ultimate, vital |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person of highest authority; overlord.
- synonyms:
- overlord
- similar words:
- chief, head, leader, potentate, sovereign
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| related words: |
chief, leader |
| derivation: |
paramountly (adv.) |
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