Amplest: meaning, definitions and examples
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amplest
[ ˈæmplɪst ]
degree, abundance
The term 'amplest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'ample'. It is used to describe something that is more than sufficient or plenty in quantity, size, or capacity. When something is referred to as amplest, it suggests an abundance that surpasses all others. This word is commonly used in literary contexts to emphasize vastness or generosity. It indicates a quality of being fully adequate or even more than adequate.
Synonyms
greatest, most abundant, most ample.
Examples of usage
- He had the amplest opportunity to succeed in his career.
- The amplest supply of resources was available for the project.
- She provided the amplest evidence to support her claims.
Translations
Translations of the word "amplest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais amplo
🇮🇳 विस्तृत
🇩🇪 amplest
- weitreichend
- geräumig
🇮🇩 paling luas
🇺🇦 найширший
🇵🇱 najszerszy
🇯🇵 最も広い
🇫🇷 le plus ample
🇪🇸 el más amplio
🇹🇷 en geniş
🇰🇷 가장 넓은
🇸🇦 الأكثر اتساعًا
🇨🇿 nejširší
🇸🇰 najširší
🇨🇳 最宽的
🇸🇮 najširši
🇮🇸 breiðastur
🇰🇿 ең кең
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ფართო
🇦🇿 ən geniş
🇲🇽 el más amplio
Etymology
The word 'ample' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'amplus', which meant 'spacious' or 'large'. The term evolved into Middle English as 'ampl', and by the late 14th century, 'ample' was commonly used in English to convey ideas of fullness or sufficiency. The superlative form 'amplest' emerged as a way to indicate the highest degree of this quality. Throughout the centuries, it has been used in literature and everyday language to describe various contexts where abundance or largeness is a key characteristic. This rich etymological background contributes to the word's depth in expressing generosity and spaciousness in both physical and metaphorical senses.