English · Adjectives
most important
/məʊst ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
[/məʊst ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/]
superlative of important
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'important', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
It is the most important day of the year.
It is the most important day of the year.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'important' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.