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View usage for: (pærəmaʊnt) adjectiveSomething that is paramount or of paramount importance is more important than anything else. The child's welfare must be seen as paramount. Nitrogen is of paramount importance to life on earth. ...the paramount need for a peaceful solution to the crisis. Synonyms: principal, prime, first, chief More Synonyms of paramount paramount in British English (ˈpærəˌmaʊnt) adjective1. of the greatest importance or significance; pre-eminent Derived forms paramountcy (ˈparaˌmountcy) or paramouncy (ˈparaˌmouncy) noun paramountly (ˈparaˌmountly) adverb Word origin C16: via Anglo-Norman from Old French paramont, from par by + -amont above, from Latin ad montem to the mountain paramount in American English (ˈpærəˌmaʊnt) adjective1. ranking higher than any other, as in power or importance; chief; supreme noun2. supreme ruler; overlord SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdominant Derived forms paramountcy (ˈparaˌmountcy) (ˈpærəˌmaʊntsi) noun paramountly (ˈparaˌmountly) adverb Word origin Anglo-Fr paramont < OFr par (L per), by + amont, à mont (< L ad montem, to the hill), uphill Examples of 'paramount' in a sentenceparamount In other languagesparamount British English: paramount ADJECTIVE Something that is paramount or of paramount importance is more important than anything else. The child's welfare must be seen as paramount. - American English: paramount
- Brazilian Portuguese: primordial
- Chinese: 首要的
- European Spanish: primordial
- French: primordial
- German: vorherrschend
- Italian: essenziale
- Japanese: 最も重要な
- Korean: 최고의
- European Portuguese: primordial
- Latin American Spanish: primordial
Chinese translation of 'paramount' adj -
最高的 (zuì gāo de) of paramount importance 至关(關)重要 (zhì guān zhòngyào)
Definition of the greatest importance The welfare of the children must be of paramount importance. Synonyms Opposites least , minor , slight , secondary , subordinate, inferior , trifling , insignificant , negligible , unimportant Additional synonymsSynonyms principal, leading, controlling, major, important, chief, main, prime, central, essential, primary, vital, prominent, cardinal, paramount, foremost, overruling, pre-eminentDefinition fundamentally important The cardinal rule is to do everything you can to satisfy the customer. Synonyms principal, first, highest, greatest, leading, important, chief, main, prime, central, key, essential, primary, fundamental, paramount, foremost, pre-eminentFinancial stress is acknowledged as a chief reason for divorce.The job went to one of his chief rivals. Synonyms primary, highest, leading, main, prime, capital, central, key, essential, premier, supreme, most important, outstanding, principal, prevailing, cardinal, paramount, big-time (informal), foremost, major league (informal), predominant, uppermost, pre-eminent, especialAdditional synonymsDefinition main or chief She was a dominant figure in the film industry. Synonyms main, chief, primary, outstanding, principal, prominent, influential, prevailing, paramount, prevalent, predominant, pre-eminentDefinition well-known and well-respected an eminent public figure Synonyms prominent, high, great, important, noted, respected, grand, famous, celebrated, outstanding, distinguished, well-known, superior, esteemed, notable, renowned, prestigious, elevated, paramount, big-time (informal), foremost, high-ranking, conspicuous, illustrious, major league (informal), exalted, noteworthy, pre-eminentDefinition rated, graded, or ranked above all other levels The first priority for development is to defeat inflation. Synonyms foremost, highest, greatest, leading, head, ruling, chief, prime, supreme, principal, paramount, overriding, pre-eminentDefinition first in time, place, or importance He was one of the world's foremost scholars. Synonyms leading, best, first, top, highest, front, chief, prime, primary, supreme, initial, most important, principal, paramount, inaugural, pre-eminent, headmost Definition chief or principal My main concern now is to protect the children. Synonyms chief, leading, major, prime, head, special, central, particular, necessary, essential, premier, primary, vital, critical, crucial, supreme, outstanding, principal, cardinal, paramount, foremost, predominant, pre-eminent, must-have Definition very good an outstanding tennis player Synonyms excellent, good, great (informal), important, special, fine, noted, champion, celebrated, brilliant, impressive, superb, distinguished, well-known, prominent, superior, first-class, exceptional, notable, world-class, exquisite, admirable, eminent, exemplary, first-rate, stellar (informal), superlative, top-notch (informal), mean (slang), sick (slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition outstanding He is the pre-eminent political figure in the country. Synonyms outstanding, supreme, paramount, chief, excellent, distinguished, superior, renowned, foremost, consummate, predominant, transcendent, unrivalled, incomparable, peerless, unsurpassed, unequalled, matchlessDefinition being more important or noticeable than others He played a predominant role in shaping French economic policy. Synonyms principal, leading, important, prime, controlling, ruling, chief, capital, primary, supreme, prominent, superior, dominant, sovereign, top-priority, ascendantDefinition first in importance His primary aim in life is to be happy. Synonyms chief, leading, main, best, first, highest, greatest, top, prime, capital, principal, dominant, cardinal, paramountDefinition first in importance Political stability is a prime concern. Synonyms main, leading, chief, central, major, ruling, key, senior, primary, supreme, principal, ultimate, cardinal, paramount, overriding, foremost, predominant, pre-eminent, number-one (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition greater in quality, quantity, or usefulness She was greatly superior in education. Synonyms better, higher, greater, grander, preferred, prevailing, paramount, surpassing, more advanced, predominant, unrivalled, more extensive, more skilful, more expert, a cut above (informal), streets ahead (informal), running rings around (informal) Definition of highest quality or importance He proposes to make himself the supreme overlord. Synonyms chief, leading, principal, first, highest, head, top, prime, cardinal, foremost, pre-eminent, peerless |