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1. (adj.) paramount
chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent.
2. paramount
above others in rank or authority; superior.
3. (n.) paramount
a supreme ruler; overlord.
Etymology: (1525–35; < AF paramont above =par-per - +a mont < L ad montem to the mountain, hence, upward, above; see ad -, mount2)
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1. (adj) overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating
having superior power and influence
"the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
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1. (adj) paramount
having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preeminent; as, a paramount duty
2. (noun) paramount
the highest or chief
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