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Dictionary: Aftermost

Aftermost

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

American English: /ˈæf.tɚˌmoʊst/, British English: /ˈɑːf.təˌməʊst/

Definitions

  1. Farthest to the rear; last in a sequence or arrangement.

Usage Examples

  • "The aftermost cabin of the ship offered the most privacy."
  • "He stood at the aftermost position in the line."

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English "after" (following) and "most" (superlative of far), indicating the furthest point behind.

Synonyms

  • Rearmost
  • Last
  • Hindmost
  • Ultimate

Antonyms

  • Foremost
  • First
  • Leading

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishÚltimoˈul.ti.mo
FrenchDernierdɛʁ.nje
Mandarin最后的zuì hòu de
RussianСамый заднийˈsamɨj ˈzad.nʲɪj
GermanHintersteˈhɪn.tɐ.ʃtə
Hindiसबसे पीछेsabse pīchhe
Teluguచివరిలోchivarilō
Tamilமிக பின்புறம்mika piṉpuṟam
Kannadaಅಂತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿantyadalli
Malayalamഅവസാന ഭാഗത്ത്avasāna bhāgatt

Regional Pronunciation Variations

American English: /ˈæf.tɚˌmoʊst/

British English: /ˈɑːf.təˌməʊst/

Historical Usage

The word "aftermost" has been used in nautical and positional contexts since the 15th century, primarily to describe the rearmost part of a ship or arrangement.

Cultural Nuances

In modern contexts, "aftermost" is rarely used outside of specific technical or maritime descriptions. It is often replaced by more common synonyms like "rearmost."

More Information

The term "aftermost" is closely associated with navigation and the maritime tradition, where precision in describing positions is crucial. Although less common in general usage today, its specificity retains value in technical writing and literature.

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