uttermost

/ˌʌdərˈmoʊst/
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Definitions of uttermost
  1. adjective
    of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
    “in the uttermost distress”
    synonyms: extreme, utmost
    intense
    possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
  2. adjective
    (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
    synonyms: farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, utmost
    far
    located at a great distance in time or space or degree
  3. noun
    the greatest possible degree
    synonyms: level best, maximum, utmost
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    type of:
    bound, boundary, limit
    the greatest possible degree of something
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