paramount
/ˈpærəmaʊnt/
par · a · mount
ˈpær · ə · maʊnt
English Definition
adj. supreme; most important; primary
Significado en Español
supremo, primordial
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tối cao, quan trọng nhất
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
para-(above) + mount (mountain) → supreme
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of the text, what is the synonym of the word “paramount”?
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A
Minor
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B
Insignificant
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C
Important
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D
Conflicting
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C — Important.
“paramount” means adj. supreme; most important; primary
Common questions about “paramount”
What does “paramount” mean?
paramount — adj. supreme; most important; primary. In Chinese: 至高无上的，最重要的.
How do you pronounce “paramount”?
paramount is pronounced /ˈpærəmaʊnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: par · a · mount.
Is “paramount” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. paramount appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “paramount”?
para-(above) + mount (mountain) → supreme
