INNERMOST - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

situated or occurring farthest within

Example: the innermost chamber

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

being deepest within the self

Example: one's innermost feelings

Synonyms

Inmost, Innermost

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "innermost" comes from Old English innemest, which comes from Middle English innermost. Many other languages have similar words:

  • Middle English: inner

🔗 Related Words

inner – A related word in the same word family.

most – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

The Anglo-Saxons brought Germanic vocabulary to Britain in the 5th century CE.