Definition of outermost
: farthest out
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The arrow hit the outermost ring on the target.
the outermost planet in our solar system
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At its closest point, the probe will fly 3.9 million miles from the surface of the sun, in the outermost part of the corona, where the temperature is 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
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These individuals showed an increase in brain activity in the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, which is involved in learning.
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The outermost skin is five sheets of protective shielding, made of heavy-duty Kevlar and Vectran-like materials (the company won't reveal the exact composition).
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First Known Use of outermost
14th century
OUTERMOST Defined for English Language Learners
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: farthest from the center of something
OUTERMOST Defined for Kids
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: farthest out
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