uppermost Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite at or nearest to the top
    upmost; topmost.
    • the uppermost book in the pile
    • on the topmost step
  2. adverb in or into the most prominent position, as in the mind
    • say what comes uppermost
  3. adverb in or into the highest position
    • the blade turned uppermost

WordNet

Up"per*most` adjective
Etymology
From Up, Upper; formed like aftermost. Cf. Upmost.
Definitions
  1. Highest in place, position, rank, power, or the like; upmost; supreme.
    Whatever faction happens to be uppermost. Swift.

Webster 1913