First Known Use: 1531
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adjective par·a·mount \ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt, ˈpa-rə-\
: very important : of highest rank or importance
Full Definition of PARAMOUNT
: superior to all others : supreme <a matter of paramount importance>
— par·a·mount·cy \-ˌmau̇n(t)-sē\ noun
— par·a·mount·ly \-ˌmau̇nt-lē\ adverb
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Origin of PARAMOUNT
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- Synonyms
- arch, big, capital, cardinal, central, chief, dominant, first, grand, great, greatest, highest, key, leading, main, master, number one (also No. 1), numero uno, overbearing, overmastering, overriding, foremost, predominant, preeminent, premier, primal, primary, principal, prior, sovereign (also sovran), supreme
Synonym Discussion of PARAMOUNT
dominant, predominant, paramount, preponderant mean superior to all others in influence or importance. dominant applies to something that is uppermost because ruling or controlling <a dominant social class>. predominant applies to something that exerts, often temporarily, the most marked influence <a predominant emotion>. paramount implies supremacy in importance, rank, or jurisdiction <unemployment was the paramount issue in the campaign>. preponderant applies to an element or factor that outweighs all others in influence or effect <preponderant evidence in her favor>.
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Definition of PARAMOUNT
: a supreme ruler
First Known Use of PARAMOUNT
1616
Paramount
geographical name Par·a·mount \ˈpa-rə-ˌmau̇nt\
Definition of PARAMOUNT
city SW California N of Long Beach pop 54,098
PARAMOUNT[1] Defined for Kids
paramount
adjective par·a·mount \ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt\
Definition of PARAMOUNT for Kids
: highest in importance or greatness <The children's safety is paramount.>
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