Word
outermost
Phoneticsout·er·most, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈaʊtɝˌmoʊst/
UK/ˈaʊtəmˌəʊst/
Definition
adj. the furthest away from the center or the middle of something. It describes the part that is on the very edge.
adj. situated at the greatest distance from the center or the interior of an object. Often used to describe the outermost layer or boundary of a physical structure.
Examples
“The outermost layer of the skin is called the epidermis.”
“The planet Neptune is the outermost planet in our solar system, located farthest from the sun.”
“The architect designed the outermost walls with thick insulation to protect the interior from the extreme temperature fluctuations of the desert climate.”
Examples
simple
“The outermost layer of the skin is called the epidermis.”
contextual
“The planet Neptune is the outermost planet in our solar system, located farthest from the sun.”
complex
“The architect designed the outermost walls with thick insulation to protect the interior from the extreme temperature fluctuations of the desert climate.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “outermost” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Far away from the core is the Sun's outermost layer or corona where the temperature is about 2 million C - it can sometimes go up to 40 million C.” “For solar scientists, total eclipse images produce crucial data on the corona, the sun’s outermost atmosphere.” Etymology
From Middle English uttermost, uttirmest, uttermast, outemast, alteration (due to Middle English outre (“outer”)) of Old English ūtemest, ȳtemest (“outermost”), equivalent to outer + -most. Doublet of uttermost.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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DETERMINER
- 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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