der Wichtigste, -n

The German word "Wichtigste" is a noun or adjective in superlative form derived from the adjective "wichtig" which means "important".

• "Wichtig": important, significant
• "Wichtigste": the most important (thing/person)

It often refers to "the most important thing(s)" or "the key point(s)".

Similar words include:

• "Hauptsache" (main point, principal matter)
• "Essentiell" (essential)
• "Von Bedeutung" (of importance)

Difference:

• "Wichtigste" emphasizes the highest degree of importance (superlative), usually for a single key element or the top priority, while "Hauptsache" refers broadly to the main point, which may or may not imply exclusivity in importance.
• "Essentiell" implies something indispensable rather than just very important.