Evenest: meaning, definitions and examples

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evenest

 

[ ˈiːvənəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

level surface

The term 'evenest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'even', which describes something that is flat, smooth, or equal in surface or distribution. It is used to indicate the highest degree of evenness, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. For instance, in geometry or physics, one might describe a surface as the 'evenest' to highlight its absence of irregularities or variations.

Synonyms

flattest, most level, smoothest

Examples of usage

  • The table is the evenest surface in the room.
  • Among all the paths, this one is the evenest.
  • She has the evenest voice I have ever heard.

Translations

Translations of the word "evenest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais uniforme

🇮🇳 सबसे समतल

🇩🇪 am gleichmäßigsten

🇮🇩 paling rata

🇺🇦 найрівніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej równy

🇯🇵 最も平らな

🇫🇷 le plus uniforme

🇪🇸 el más uniforme

🇹🇷 en eşit

🇰🇷 가장 평평한

🇸🇦 الأكثر تسوية

🇨🇿 nejrovnější

🇸🇰 najrovnejší

🇨🇳 最平坦的

🇸🇮 najbolj raven

🇮🇸 jafnasta

🇰🇿 ең тегіс

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თანაბარი

🇦🇿 ən bərabər

🇲🇽 el más uniforme

Word origin

The word 'even' originates from the Old English 'efen', which means equal or level. This, in turn, derives from the Proto-Germanic *ibona, which has similar meanings across various Germanic languages. The superlative form 'evenest' follows the general English rule for forming superlatives by adding '-est' to the base word. Historically, the concept of being 'even' has been important in various fields such as mathematics, construction, and art, where a level or uniform surface is often desirable. The use of 'even' and its variations has evolved with the language, reflecting a consistent human need for balance and stability in both physical and metaphorical contexts.