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   par·a·mount

   /ˈperəˌmount/

   adjective

   • 1. more important than anything else; supreme: "the interests of the child are of paramount importance"
   • ▪ having supreme power: "a paramount chief"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘highest in jurisdiction’ in the phrases lord paramount and paramount chief): from Anglo-Norman French paramont, from Old French par ‘by’ + amont ‘above’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. paramountly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARAMOUNT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   paramount | American Dictionary. adjective [ not gradable ] us / ˈpær·əˌmɑʊnt / Add to word list. more important than anything else:

   • Preponderant

     PREPONDERANT definition: 1. important or large: 2. important...

   • Deficit

     DEFICIT definition: 1. the total amount by which money spent...

   • Paramount

     adjective. formal us / ˈper.ə.maʊnt / uk / ˈpær.ə.maʊnt /...

   • Portuguese Translation

     PARAMOUNT translate: primordial, de importância primordial....

   • Simplified

     PARAMOUNT translate: 至上的，首要的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › paramountParamount Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Paramount is an adjective meaning superior to all others or a noun meaning a supreme ruler. Learn its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage in different contexts.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › paramountPARAMOUNT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Paramount definition: chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent. See examples of PARAMOUNT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPARAMOUNT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Paramount means more important than anything else. Learn how to use this formal adjective in different contexts, such as education, safety, or storytelling, with synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › paramountParamount - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that is of paramount importance has a great urgency to it. Getting your oil changed is important, but making sure your car's brakes are working before you drive down a steep, icy slope is absolutely paramount.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPARAMOUNT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Paramount means more important than anything else or ranking higher than any other. It can also mean a supreme ruler or overlord. See the word origin, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › paramountParamount - definition of paramount by The Free Dictionary

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   Paramount means "primary, top" or "highest in rank, power, or authority". Find the origin, usage, and examples of paramount and its synonyms in English and Spanish dictionaries.