inmost

Adj

superlative form of inner: most inner; the very deepest within; farthest from the surface or external part.

Noun

That which is inmost; the core.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English:

Inherited from Old English:

In summary

From Middle English inmost, from Old English innemest, a double superlative form from inne (“within”), from in (“in”). The modern form is due to confusion with most.

Synonyms

innermost

intimate

personal

secret

㊙️

inner

inward

unconscious

close

penetralia

concealed

deepest

interior

most intimate

subconscious