paramount
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əˌmaʊnt adjective
1.
chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
2.
above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction.
noun
3.
a supreme ruler; overlord.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of the greatest importance or significance; pre-eminent |
| —n | |
| 2. | rare a supreme ruler |
| [C16: via Anglo-Norman from Old French paramont, from par by + -amont above, from Latin ad montem to the mountain] | |
| 'paramountcy | |
| —n | |
| 'paramountly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
paramount
1531, from Anglo-Fr. paramont "above" (in place, order, degree), 1339, from O.Fr. par "by" + amont "up," from a mont "upward." The whole from L. per ad montem, lit. "to the hill."
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Example sentences
Giving the reader the opportunity to do this for himself or herself is paramount.
In the vast majority of cases, though, the reviewers' opinions are paramount in the decision.
Strong organizational skills are paramount.
Long term employment of all citizens is paramount.
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