Definitions
- Describing the lowest point or position in a vertical direction. - Referring to the deepest part of something, such as the ocean floor or a well. - Talking about the last or final item in a list or hierarchy.
- Describing the lowest point or position in a vertical direction. - Referring to the deepest part of something, such as the ocean floor or a well. - Talking about the last or final item in a list or hierarchy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the lowest point or position in a vertical direction.
- 2Both words can refer to the deepest part of something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the last or final item in a list or hierarchy.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Downmost is less commonly used than bottommost.
- 2Connotation: Downmost can imply a sense of directionality, while bottommost emphasizes the position relative to other items.
- 3Formality: Bottommost is more commonly used in formal writing and speech, while downmost is more informal.
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Remember this!
Downmost and bottommost are synonyms that describe the lowest point or position in a vertical direction, the deepest part of something, or the last or final item in a list or hierarchy. However, downmost is less commonly used and more informal, while bottommost is more formal and has several synonyms.
