äüßerste

Äußerste is a German adjective that translates to "outermost," "extreme," "utmost," or "absolute" in English. Its meaning is context-dependent. As an adjective, it is inflected to agree with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case. For example, "die äußerste Grenze" means "the outermost border," and "mit äußerster Vorsicht" means "with utmost caution." It can also be used as a noun, "das Äußerste," meaning "the utmost" or "the extreme."

The word derives from the superlative form of the adjective "außen," meaning "outside." Therefore, "äußerste" inherently signifies a position or degree furthest from a center or norm. In physical terms, it refers to the furthest point or limit. In abstract terms, it denotes the highest degree or intensity of something, such as "äußerste Anstrengung" (utmost effort) or "äußerste Not" (extreme distress).

The usage of "äußerste" emphasizes the finality, limit, or peak of a condition or situation. It is a common word in both formal and informal German, used to convey a sense of extremity or finality. For instance, one might speak of "äußerste Gefahr" (extreme danger) or "die äußerste Konsequenz" (the ultimate consequence). The adjective can also describe a boundary, as in "das äußerste Rech" (the extreme right) in political contexts, referring to the furthest end of the political spectrum.