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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
 
Anglo-French paramont, from par by (from [[Latin]] per) + amunt above, from a to (from Latin ad) + munt mountain  
 
Anglo-French paramont, from par by (from [[Latin]] per) + amunt above, from a to (from Latin ad) + munt mountain  
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1531]
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*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Century 1531]
 
==Definition==
 
==Definition==
 
*superior to all others : [[supreme]] <a matter of paramount importance>
 
*superior to all others : [[supreme]] <a matter of paramount importance>
  
 
[[Category: General Reference]]
 
[[Category: General Reference]]

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Etymology

Anglo-French paramont, from par by (from Latin per) + amunt above, from a to (from Latin ad) + munt mountain

Definition

  • superior to all others : supreme <a matter of paramount importance>