innermost

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. superlative form of inner: most inner; the very deepest within; farthest from the surface or external part.
noun
  1. That which is innermost; the core.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪnɚmoʊst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-innermost.wav

Word forms

innermost inmost innermosts

Etymology

From Middle English innermost, innermest, in-nermast, alteration (due to Middle English inner, innere (“inner”)) of Old English innemest (“innermost”), equivalent to inner + -most.

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