furthermost

adjective

fur·​ther·​most ˈfər-t͟hər-ˌmōst How to pronounce furthermost (audio)
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: most distant : farthest

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a probe that will travel into the furthermost reaches of deep space
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This is the furthermost northern latitude where Pinot Noir is cultivated. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021 Metaphorically, frontiers could exist everywhere, as the furthermost limit of human understanding. — Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of furthermost was in the 15th century

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furthermost

adjective
fur·​ther·​most ˈfər-t͟hə(r)-ˌmōst How to pronounce furthermost (audio)
: most distant : farthest

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