outermost
ˈaʊtəməʊst
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Definition of outermost - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
most distantfarthest from the center or inside
  • The outermost planets of the solar system are cold and dark..
farthest outmost
2.
boundarylocated at the extreme edge of a group
  • The outermost layer of the cake was made of chocolate.
extreme farthest outer
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Origin of outermost

Old English, ūtor (outer) + -most (superlative)

Terms with outermost included in their meaning

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outer layer
outermost layer of an object or material
externally
at the outermost layer or level
outer layer
the outermost layer of the planet
location
most distant or outermost point or area
boundary
outermost or farthest point
appearance
relating to the outermost layer
astronomy
outermost part of the sun's atmosphere
chemistry
outermost electron shell in an atom

Examples of outermost in a sentence

  • They explored the outermost regions of the galaxy.
  • The outermost planet in the solar system is Neptune.
  • The outermost ring of the tree was the oldest.

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  1. French:externe, limite, ...
  2. German:äußerste, ...
  3. Italian:più esterno, periferico, ...
  4. Spanish:más exterior, más externo, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais distante, periférico, ...
  6. Chinese:最外层的, 最外边的, ...
  7. Japanese:最も外側の, 最外層の, ...
  8. Arabic:الأَبْعَد, الخارجي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיצוֹנִי בְּיוֹתֵר, חִיצוֹנִי בְּיוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:самый дальний, самый внешний, ...
  11. Ukrainian:найвіддаленіший, крайній, ...
  12. Hindi:सबसे बाहरी, किनारेवाला, ...
outer
ˈaʊtər

Definition of outer - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
peripheralfarther from the center or middle
  • The outer planets are colder than the inner ones.
external peripheral
2.
medicalbeing on or toward the outside of the body
  • The outer ear helps collect sound.
external outermost
3.
use relatedRareintended for use in external conditionsRare
  • She wore her outer jacket to protect against the cold..
external outside

Noun

1.
outside areaexternal part or section
  • The outer of the building needs repair.
exterior periphery surface
2.
sportsRareUKuncovered seating area in a stadiumRareUK
  • We sat in the outer during the match.
bleachers
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Expressions with outer

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region beyond Earth's atmosphere with stars and planets
Astronauts travel to outer space for research.
room near a main office where visitors wait or staff work
Please wait in the outer office until you are called.
farthest or most distant parts of a place or thing
Scientists study the outer reaches of the galaxy.
the edge or border of something
The outer boundary of the circle is clearly defined.
clothing worn over other clothes for protection or style
She put on her outer garment before leaving.
the farthest or most marginal parts of a group or area
He lives on the outer fringes of the city.

Origin of outer

Old English, ūtor (outer)

Examples of outer in a sentence

  • He lives in the outer suburbs of the city.
  • The outer layer of skin protects the body.
  • He injured the outer part of his arm.
  • The outer layer of the tent is waterproof.
  • He put on his outer gloves before shoveling snow.
  • The outer of the jacket is waterproof.

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  1. French:extérieur, gradins découverts, ...
  2. German:äußerer, äußerer Teil, ...
  3. Italian:esterno, parte esterna, ...
  4. Spanish:exterior, parte externa, ...
  5. Portuguese:externo, lado de fora, ...
  6. Chinese:外层的, 外部, ...
  7. Japanese:外側の, 外側, ...
  8. Arabic:خَارِجِيّ, جُزْء خارِجي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיצוֹנִי, חֵלֶק חִיצוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:внешний, внешняя часть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зовнішній, зовнішня частина, ...
  12. Hindi:बाहरी, बाहरी हिस्सा, ...
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