the most extreme; the epitome; the prime example
Used to single out the most representative or extreme instance of a category. Often appears in the pattern ～の最たるもの or ～の最たる例.
His behavior is the epitome of irresponsibility.
This work can be called the prime example of his talent.
Common kana-mixed spelling; not high priority.
From 最 (sai, 'most') + たる (classical copula たり in attributive form) + もの (mono, 'thing'). The phrase literally means 'the thing that is the most.'