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- 1. a city in south-western California, south-east of Los Angeles; population 55,236 (est. 2008).
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PARAMOUNT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of paramount in English. paramount. adjective. formal uk / ˈpær.ə.maʊnt / us / ˈper.ə.maʊnt / Add to word list. C2. more important than anything else: There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance. Synonyms. overriding.
The meaning of PARAMOUNT is superior to all others : supreme. How to use paramount in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Paramount.
Paramount definition: chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent. See examples of PARAMOUNT used in a sentence.
There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance. Synonyms. overriding. preponderant formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Very important or urgent. all-important. at all costs idiom. be a matter of life and/or death idiom.
1. chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent. a point of paramount significance. 2. above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction. noun. 3. a supreme ruler; overlord. SYNONYMS 1.
Paramount goes way beyond "important." It's absolutely critical. Something that is of paramount importance has a great urgency to it. Getting your oil changed is important, but making sure your car's brakes are working before you drive down a steep, icy slope is absolutely paramount.
1. Of chief concern or importance: "My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union" (Abraham Lincoln). 2. Highest in rank, power, or authority: the paramount leader of the nation. n. One that has the highest rank, power, or authority.
