Definition

The farthest away from the center or inside; the most external part.

Example

The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust.

Conversation

Did you see the outermost layer of the new planet they discovered?

Yeah, it's fascinating how far out it is from our solar system.

I wonder what kind of atmosphere the outermost part has.

That would be interesting to study, especially for potential life!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outermost → It is formed from "outer" (from Old English "ūtera", meaning external or outside) and "-most" (meaning the furthest or extreme). The word "outermost" means the furthest out or the most external part.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is the "furthest outside" — "outer" means outside, and "-most" indicates the extreme position.

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