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flattest

 

[ ˈflætɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Flattest refers to the most level or smooth surface, lacking any significant elevation or irregularities. It is used to describe objects, terrains, or areas that have been made flat compared to others.

Synonyms

evenest, levelest, smoothest.

Examples of usage

  • The flattest area in the country is the desert.
  • This is the flattest piece of land I've ever seen.
  • The table was adjusted to make it the flattest possible.
  • He claimed to be the flattest runner on the track.

Translations

Translations of the word "flattest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais plano

🇮🇳 सबसे सपाट

🇩🇪 am flachsten

🇮🇩 paling datar

🇺🇦 найплоскіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej płaski

🇯🇵 最も平らな

🇫🇷 le plus plat

🇪🇸 el más plano

🇹🇷 en düz

🇰🇷 가장 평평한

🇸🇦 الأكثر مسطحًا

🇨🇿 nejplochatější

🇸🇰 najplochejší

🇨🇳 最平坦的

🇸🇮 najbolj raven

🇮🇸 flæðandi

🇰🇿 ең тегіс

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბრტყელი

🇦🇿 ən düz

🇲🇽 el más plano

Etymology

The word 'flat' originates from the Old Norse word 'flatr', which means 'flat' or 'smooth'. The term has its roots in various Germanic languages, reflecting similar meanings that describe the absence of elevation or a level surface. Over time, 'flat' evolved in English to denote not only physical flatness but also to describe a lack of excitement or enthusiasm in a situation or performance. The superlative form 'flattest' emerged as a way to express the utmost degree of flatness. The evolution of the word captures both its physical attributes and its metaphorical uses in language, revealing the rich interplay between the literal and figurative uses of 'flat' in English vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,599, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.