Clumpiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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clumpiest
[ ˈklʌmp.i.est ]
appearance, grouping
Clumpiest refers to the state of being the most clumpy, where things are grouped or clustered together in a disorganized manner. It is often used to describe objects or substances that are not evenly distributed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The clumpiest part of the garden is where the wildflowers grow.
- After the snowfall, the clumpiest snow was piled against the fence.
- His hair was the clumpiest it's been after swimming in the ocean.
Translations
Translations of the word "clumpiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais agrupado
🇮🇳 सबसे गुच्छेदार
🇩🇪 am klumpigsten
🇮🇩 paling menggumpal
🇺🇦 найгрупованіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zbity
🇯🇵 最も塊状の
🇫🇷 le plus groupé
🇪🇸 el más agrupado
🇹🇷 en kalabalık
🇰🇷 가장 덩어리진
🇸🇦 الأكثر تكتلاً
🇨🇿 nejvíce shlukový
🇸🇰 najviac zhlukový
🇨🇳 最成团的
🇸🇮 najbolj zgoščen
🇮🇸 mest klumpaður
🇰🇿 ең жиналған
🇬🇪 ყველაზე შეკრული
🇦🇿 ən sıx
🇲🇽 el más agrupado
Etymology
The term 'clumpy' is derived from the word 'clump', which has its origins in the early 15th century, likely from Middle English 'clump', meaning 'a mass or cluster'. The adjective form 'clumpy' emerged later to describe the quality of being clumped or clustered together. The superlative form 'clumpiest' applies this descriptor to compare multiple things, indicating that one instance has more of this characteristic than others. The usage reflected a shift in language to better articulate nuances in description, particularly in reference to physical spaces or materials that exhibit irregular formations, thus enhancing our ability to depict and analyze the natural world in detail.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,847, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.