PARAMOUNT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
having superior power and influence
Example: the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
Synonyms
Overriding, Predominant, Predominate, Preponderating, Preponderant
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "paramount" comes from Proto-Indo-European *men-. It started in Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd. Then it appeared in Latin ad montem. Later, people used it in Proto-Indo-European *per-. After that, it was Latin per. Over time, it became Old French par. Finally, it reached Anglo-Norman paramont.
🔗 Related Words
paramount – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!