supreme

supreme
adjective Etymology: Latin supremus, superlative of superus upper — more at superior Date: 1513 1. highest in rank or authority <
the supreme commander
>
2. highest in degree or quality <
supreme endurance in war and in labour — R. W. Emerson
>
3. ultimate, final <
the supreme sacrifice
>
supremely adverbsupremeness noun

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