Definition

The lowest or last in position, rank, or importance; situated at the very bottom.

Example

The bottommost shelf in the cabinet is hard to reach.

Conversation

I found this old ladder in the garage yesterday.

Oh really? How many rungs does it have?

It has five, but the bottommost rung is kind of broken.

You should be careful using it then, just in case!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bottommost → It is formed from "bottom" (from Old English "bōtm", meaning the lowest part or base) and "-most" (meaning the furthest or extreme). The word "bottommost" refers to the very lowest part or position of something.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'lowest part' ('bottom') and the 'furthest' ('-most') to remember that 'bottommost' means the very lowest position.

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