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backmost

backmost

1 6.0
Furthest toward the back
  • adjective
  • /ˈbækmoʊst/
: más trasero
  • During the hike, we reached the backmost viewpoint, which offered a stunning view of the valley below.

Examples

  • The backmost seat on the bus is usually reserved for those who don't mind being out of sight.

  • And I just start at the backmost section of what I pulled down and start wrapping that around the iron.

  • Even when a bus is idling, its backmost passengers brace themselves.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • He stood at the backmost position in the line, waiting patiently for his turn.

Synonyms

back
vsbackmost
∞ 1.0

Located at the rear of something

is restricted to the absolute furthest position rather than a general area
rear
vsbackmost
262 1.0

At the back of something, like a car or building

is specifically the extreme position at the very far end
hindmost
vsbackmost
1 7.7

Furthest to the back in a line or group

is the general superlative used for being at the very far end
rearmost
vsbackmost
1 5.9

Farthest toward the back of a vehicle, room, or building

is the common alternative form used for the same idea
posteriormost
vsbackmost
1 9.5

Furthest toward the back of something

is the more common everyday form for the same extreme position
aftermost
vsbackmost
  • Specialized
1 9.7

Nearest to the back of a ship or vehicle

is the general superlative for the very far end beyond specific domains
hindermost
vsbackmost
9.9

At the very back of a group or line

is the broader superlative used in everyday contexts

Antonyms

1 4.6

Closest to the start of a line or group

How Far Back

backmost
1 6.0
rear
262 1.0
middle
∞ 1.0
forward
568 1.0
frontmost
1 4.6

Surface Forms

backmost positive

Morphology

backmost = back (transparent) = back + most

Clear superlative/positional formation from 'back' + '-most', meaning 'most to the back'.

Etymology

The word backmost comes from the simple English word back meaning 'back' and the ending -most meaning 'furthest', the same ending you see in topmost and utmost. So backmost means the place that is 'furthest at the back', like the backmost row in a classroom.