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fewest

 

[ fjuts ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

small number

The term 'fewest' refers to the smallest quantity of something when comparing it to others. It is used in the context of counting and denotes the lowest count in a given group. This term is often used in comparative statements to highlight a minimal amount in comparison to additional quantities. The word is derived from the comparative form of 'few,' which already signifies a small number.

Synonyms

least, minimal, smallest

Examples of usage

  • The fewest votes were cast for that candidate.
  • She has the fewest books among her friends.
  • We had the fewest options available.
  • They recorded the fewest errors this time.

Translations

Translations of the word "fewest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น menos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เคธเฅ‡ เค•เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wenigstens

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling sedikit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะผะตะฝัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najmniej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๅฐ‘ใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le moins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ menos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en az

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์ ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejmรฉnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najmenej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najmanj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minnst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะฐะทั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n az

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ menos

Etymology

The word 'fewest' has its roots in Old English 'fฤ“awa,' meaning 'few,' which itself evolved from the Proto-Germanic word '*fฤ“waz.' The comparative form is used in English to indicate a smaller amount in comparison to others. The use of 'fewest' can be traced back to the early developments of the English language, where adjectives were modified to express degrees of comparison. The transformation of 'few' into 'fewest' follows the typical pattern of forming superlatives in English by adding suffixes or modifying the word structure. Its usage has remained consistent through the centuries, distinguishing itself as a key component in both spoken and written forms of English.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,668, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.