nethermost

adjective

neth·​er·​most ˈne-t͟hər-ˌmōst How to pronounce nethermost (audio)
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: farthest down : lowest

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some strange creature from the nethermost region of the ocean

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nethermost was in the 14th century

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“Nethermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nethermost. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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nethermost

adjective
neth·​er·​most ˈnet͟h-ər-ˌmōst How to pronounce nethermost (audio)
: being the farthest down
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