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   Par·a·mount

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   • 1. a city in southwestern California, southeast of Los Angeles; population 55,236 (est. 2008).
   • ▪ a US film production and distribution company established in 1912. A major studio of the silent era, Paramount acted as an outlet for many of the films of Cecil B. de Mille and helped to create stars such as Mary Pickford and Rudolf Valentino.

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   What is the meaning of the word Paramount?

   • The distinction is of paramount importance; it’s tantamount to being right or wrong. Paramount, from the Anglo-French word paramont, derived from the Latin phrase per ad montem, literally translated as “up the mountain,” means “supreme.” It’s also used (rarely) as a noun to refer to a supreme ruler.

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   Where does the word paramont come from?

   • Origin of PARAMOUNT Anglo-French paramont,from parby (from Latin per) + amuntabove, from ato (from Latin ad) + muntmountain — more at for, at, mount First Known Use: 1531 Related to PARAMOUNT

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   What is the difference between Paramount and preponderant?

   • paramountimplies supremacy in importance, rank, or jurisdiction . preponderantapplies to an element or factor that outweighs all others in influence or effect .

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   What is the difference between dominant and Paramount?

   • dominantapplies to something that is uppermost because ruling or controlling . predominantapplies to something that exerts, often temporarily, the most marked influence . paramountimplies supremacy in importance, rank, or jurisdiction .

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   Define paramount: very important : of highest rank or importance—usage, synonyms, more.

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   Definition of paramount adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The meaning of PARAMOUNT is superior to all others : supreme. How to use paramount in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Paramount.

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   When something is referred to as "paramount," it signifies that it is of utmost significance, surpassing all others in importance or priority. This term emphasizes the critical nature of the subject it describes and its essential role in shaping a situation or outcome.

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   What does the word paramount mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word paramount , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance. above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction. n. a supreme ruler; overlord. Latin ad montem to the mountain, hence, in Old French: upward, above; see ad -, mount2. Anglo-French paramont above, equivalent. to par per - + a mont.

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to paramount. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of paramount. Speed in finishing the job is of paramount importance. Synonyms. main. chief. foremost. utmost. greatest. preeminent. highest. predominant. dominant. preponderant. supreme. leading. premier.