Definitions for paramount
ˈpær əˌmaʊntpara·mount

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderatingadjective

   having superior power and influence

   "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. paramountadjective

   Supreme; highest.

   Getting those credit cards paid off is paramount.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paramountadjective

   Etymology: per and mount.

   1. Superiour; having the highest jurisdiction; as lord paramount, the chief of the seigniory.

   Leagues within the state are ever pernicious to monarchies; for they raise an obligation, paramount to obligation of sovereignty, and make the king, tanquam unus ex nobis. Francis Bacon.

   The dogmatist’s opinioned assurance is paramount to argument, Joseph Glanvill.

   If all power be derived from Adam, by divine institution, this is a right antecedent and paramount to all government; and therefore the positive laws of men cannot determine that which is itself the foundation of all law. John Locke.

   Mankind, seeing the apostles possessed of a power plainly paramount to the powers of all the known beings, whether angels or dæmons, could not question their being inspired by God. Gilbert West, on the Resurrection.

   2. Eminent; of the highest order.

   John a Chamber was hanged upon a gibbet raised a stage higher in the midst of a square gallows, as a traitor paramount; and a number of his chief accomplices were hanged upon the lower story round him. Francis Bacon.

2. Paramountnoun

   The chief.

   In order came the grand infernal peers,
   ’Midst came their mighty paramount. John Milton, P. L.

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1. paramount

   Paramount refers to something that is of utmost importance or significance, superior to all others in authority, power, or status.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. Paramountadjective

   having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preeminent; as, a paramount duty

2. Paramountnoun

   the highest or chief

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Paramount

   Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. According to the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 54,098 down from 55,266 at the 2000 census. Paramount is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area; and is bordered by Compton and Lynwood to the west, South Gate and Downey to the north, Bellflower to the east and south, and Long Beach to the south.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. Paramount

   par′a-mownt, adj. superior to all others: chief: of the highest order or importance—opp. to Paravail.—n. the chief: a superior.—adv. Par′amountly. [O. Fr. par amont, par—L. prep. per; cf. Amount.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. paramount

   The highest in rank or order; the chief.

How to pronounce paramount?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say paramount in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paramount in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paramount in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of paramount in a Sentence

1. Thom Mayne:

   For the 7132 hotel and arrival, the incredible setting demands reducing materiality and presence in the design so that, as in all our work, the connection to site becomes paramount, as much as possible, the hotel is a minimalist act that reiterates the site and offers to the viewer a mirrored, refracted perspective of the landscape.

2. Maersk Line spokesman Michael Storgaard:

   Our paramount concern remains the safety of the crew and the safe release of the vessel. We will continue to do everything we can to resolve this matter with the relevant Iranian authorities.

3. Transport Minister Marc Garneau:

   We'll see what comes out of that, and if the social license is not there, then there probably will be an increase in rail transportation, and the important part of that will be to ensure that rail safety is paramount.

4. New York:

   Public safety is paramount, and I want the people of this state to know that we are working with all local and federal partners, remaining vigilant and taking all necessary measures to keep New Yorkers safe.

5. Ronda Rousey:

   Can't wait to work with Paramount, the talented Mark Bomback and Mary Parent!

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=paramount
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paramount
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=paramount
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paramount
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=paramount
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=paramount
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html