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paramount
more important than anything else, supreme
Synonyms
- foremost
- preeminent
- chief
Antonyms
- minor
- secondary
paramount in a sentence
Safety is paramount when working with heavy machinery.
For the surgeon, precision is paramount during every step of the operation.
Where it comes from
From Anglo-French paramont 'above, superior'
Memory hook
PARA-MOUNT — think of climbing to the top MOUNTain, the highest priority of all.
Read it in context
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