southeasternmost

Southeasternmost is a superlative adjective used to describe a location that is furthest in the southeast direction. It signifies the extreme point of a region when measured in both southern and eastern compass directions simultaneously. For example, a particular island might be the southeasternmost point of an archipelago, meaning no other island in that group is located further south or further east.

The concept of "southeasternmost" is relative and depends entirely on the defined boundaries of the area being considered. What is southeasternmost for one country or continent may not be for a larger, encompassing region. Its usage is common in geography, cartography, and when discussing territorial claims or the extent of natural features.

In practical terms, identifying the southeasternmost point often involves precise geographical coordinates. It is the point with the highest latitude (furthest south) and, among those points with the highest latitude, the one with the highest longitude (furthest east). This distinction is crucial for mapping and defining the extremities of landmasses, bodies of water, or political entities. The term inherently implies a unique, singular point within a given set of boundaries.