paramount
/'pærəmaunt/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of the greatest importance; supreme; preeminent: "paramount" describes something that is more important than anything else, having the highest rank or greatest significance.
- Superior to all others; dominant: It can also indicate something that holds the highest position in power, authority, or influence.
Usage
- The word "paramount" is used to emphasize that something is the single most critical factor or consideration in a situation. It is a strong, formal adjective.
- It is often used in contexts like business, law, politics, and ethics to denote a primary concern or a supreme principle.
- Common collocations include: "of paramount importance," "paramount concern," "paramount duty," and "paramount leader."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The safety of the passengers is paramount.
- In this negotiation, trust is a paramount factor.
- She has a paramount role in the organization's decision-making process.
Advanced Usage
- "Paramount to": While less common, it can be used to mean "superior to" in a hierarchical sense, though "of paramount importance to" is a more frequent construction for indicating supreme relevance to something.
- The interests of the nation are paramount to all other considerations. (Meaning the nation's interests are superior to all others.)
Variants and Related Words
- Paramountcy (n): The state or condition of being paramount; supreme authority or importance.
- The paramountcy of the constitution is a fundamental legal principle.
Synonyms
- Supreme: Highest in rank or authority.
- Foremost: Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.
- Preeminent: Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
- Primary: Of chief importance; principal.
Antonyms
- Minor: Lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.
- Subordinate: Lower in rank or position.
- Insignificant: Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- Of paramount importance: An extremely common phrase meaning "of the greatest importance."
- Accuracy is of paramount importance in scientific reporting.
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having superior power and influence
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