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- DictionaryParamount/ˈparəmaʊnt/
- 1. a city in south-western California, south-east of Los Angeles; population 55,236 (est. 2008).
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PARAMOUNT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of paramount in English. paramount. adjective. formal uk / ˈpær.ə.maʊnt / us / ˈper.ə.maʊnt / Add to word list. C2. more important than anything else: There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance. Synonyms. overriding.
The meaning of PARAMOUNT is superior to all others : supreme. How to use paramount in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Paramount.
adjective. formal us / ˈper.ə.maʊnt / uk / ˈpær.ə.maʊnt / Add to word list. C2. more important than anything else: There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance. Synonyms. overriding. preponderant formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Very important or urgent. all-important.
adjective. 1. chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent. a point of paramount significance. 2. above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction. noun. 3. a supreme ruler; overlord.
Paramount goes way beyond "important." It's absolutely critical. 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.
adj. 1. Of chief concern or importance: "My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union" (Abraham Lincoln). 2. Highest in rank, power, or authority: the paramount leader of the nation. n. One that has the highest rank, power, or authority.
Definition of paramount adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
