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paramountcy

par·a·mount
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [par-uh-mount]
    • /ˈpær əˌmaʊnt/
    • /ˈpæ.rə.maʊnt.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-mount]
    • /ˈpær əˌmaʊnt/

Definitions of paramountcy word

  • adjective paramountcy chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance. 1
  • adjective paramountcy above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction. 1
  • noun paramountcy a supreme ruler; overlord. 1

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Origin of paramountcy

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Anglo-French paramont above, equivalent to par per- + a mont < Latin ad montem to the mountain, hence, in Old French: upward, above; see ad-, mount2

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Parts of speech for Paramountcy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

paramountcy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

paramountcy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for paramountcy

noun paramountcy

  • ascendency — the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination.
  • dominance — rule; control; authority; ascendancy.
  • imperia — a seaport in NW Italy.
  • imperium — command; supreme power.
  • importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.

Antonyms for paramountcy

noun paramountcy

  • yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.

Top questions with paramountcy

  • what is the paramountcy principle?
  • what is paramountcy?

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