Rearmost
/ˈrɪrməʊst/adjective
The one that is furthest back.
The rearmost seat in the bus is the one closest to the back exit.
Often appears as...
- rearmost seat
- rearmost position
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Context
Use 'rearmost' when describing location within a physical space, often in transportation or architecture.
The rearmost engine on the airplane is the last one you see before boarding.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Position
'Rearmost' shows that something is the last in a series or sequence, not just at the back.
My locker is the rearmost, right after Jake's.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Time
Don't use 'rearmost' to refer to time. Use it only for spatial positions.
Incorrect: He arrived at the rearmost minute. Correct: He arrived at the last minute.
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