innermost

[ in-er-mohst or, esp. British, -muh st ]
/ ˈɪn ərˌmoʊst or, esp. British, -məst /
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adjective

farthest inward; inmost.
most intimate or secret: one's innermost beliefs.

noun

the innermost part.

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Origin of innermost

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at inner, -most

Words nearby innermost

inner tube, inner woman, inner-directed, inner-tuber, inner-tubing, innermost, innermost intercostal muscle, innersole, innerspring, innervate, innervation
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Words related to innermost

deepest, intimate, personal, private

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British Dictionary definitions for innermost

innermost
/ (ˈɪnəˌməʊst) /

adjective

being or located furthest within; central
intimate; privateinnermost beliefs
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