Word
northernmost
Phoneticsnorth·ern·most, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnɔɹðɝnˌmoʊst/
UK/nˈɔːðənmˌəʊst/
Definition
adj. the one that is farthest to the north. You use this to describe the place or point that is at the very top of a map.
adj. situated at the greatest distance from the equator; the most northerly point in a series or area.
Examples
“The northernmost point of the island is a popular spot for birdwatchers.”
“The explorer reached the northernmost point of the archipelago after weeks of navigating through thick ice.”
“While the capital city is located in the central valley, the northernmost province remains largely undeveloped, characterized by its harsh climate and sparse population.”
Examples
simple
“The northernmost point of the island is a popular spot for birdwatchers.”
contextual
“The explorer reached the northernmost point of the archipelago after weeks of navigating through thick ice.”
complex
“While the capital city is located in the central valley, the northernmost province remains largely undeveloped, characterized by its harsh climate and sparse population.”
Real-World Examples
“A business unit of the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corp., UIC Science provides logistical and technical support for Arctic research based in Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska, the northernmost U.S.” “A close relative of the harbor porpoise, found only in the northernmost Gulf of California in Mexico, the vaquita is at the very edge of extinction.” Etymology
From northern + -most.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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