Question

2. Craft and Structure: The word paramount is based in part on an Old French word, amont, meaning "above." How does this root, combined with the context, help you determine the meaning of the word as it is used in Principle 2?

Answer 1

The root of the word "paramount" combined with the context of Principle 2 suggests that the word is being used to refer to something that is of the highest importance or priority. This is because the word "amont" means "above," which implies that something is of a higher status than other things.