tailmost

Tailmost refers to the furthest point towards the rear or end of something. It is an adjective used to describe a position or location. For example, one might refer to the tailmost seat in a row of chairs or the tailmost section of a train. The word implies a finality or extreme position in a sequence or arrangement.

The term can be applied to various contexts. In navigation, the tailmost part of a vessel would be its stern. In a line of people, the tailmost individual is the one at the very end. It is a comparative term, indicating the position relative to others in the same group. While not a common word in everyday conversation, it is understood to signify the rear-most extremity. Its usage can sometimes add a touch of formality or precision when describing spatial relationships. The opposite of tailmost would be headmost.