The spelling of the word "more hindermost" may seem complex, but it is simply a combination of two words: "more" and "hindermost." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /mɔr ˈhɪndərmoʊst/, which breaks down the pronunciation of each syllable. "More" is pronounced with an 'or' sound, and "hindermost" with a stress on the 'hind' and a long 'o' sound in the second syllable. Together, these two words create a unique term that means "even further back" or "more distant."
The term "more hindermost" consists of two components: "more" and "hindermost".
1. "More" comes from the Old English word "māra", which means "greater" or "additional". Over time, it evolved into the Middle English term "more".
2. "Hindermost", on the other hand, is derived from the Middle English word "hinder", which means "back" or "rear". The suffix "-most" signifies the superlative form, suggesting the furthest or last position.
In combination, "more hindermost" implies something that is not only at the back but also further back or last in a sequence or order.