Definitions for: Paramount


[adj] having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"



Webster (1913) Definition: Par"a*mount, a. [OF. par amont above; par through,
by (L. per) + amont above. See Amount.]
Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all
others; chief; supreme; pre["e]minent; as, a paramount duty.
``A traitor paramount.'' --Bacon.

Lady paramount (Archery), the lady making the best score.


Lord paramount, the king.

Syn: Syn. Superior; principal; pre["e]minent; chief.


Par"a*mount, n.
The highest or chief. --Milton.

Synonyms: dominant, overriding, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating

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