Heaviest: meaning, definitions and examples

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heaviest

 

[ ˈhɛviəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weight measurement

Heaviest refers to something that has the greatest weight compared to others. This term can be used in various contexts, such as comparing objects, animals, or even people. It signifies the maximum weight within a given set or category.

Synonyms

hefty, massive, substantial

Examples of usage

  • The elephant is the heaviest land animal.
  • This rock is the heaviest in the collection.
  • Heaviest rainfall occurred last night.

Translations

Translations of the word "heaviest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais pesado

🇮🇳 सबसे भारी

🇩🇪 am schwersten

🇮🇩 terberat

🇺🇦 найважчий

🇵🇱 najcięższy

🇯🇵 最も重い

🇫🇷 le plus lourd

🇪🇸 el más pesado

🇹🇷 en ağır

🇰🇷 가장 무거운

🇸🇦 الأثقل

🇨🇿 nejtěžší

🇸🇰 najťažší

🇨🇳 最重的

🇸🇮 najtežji

🇮🇸 þyngsti

🇰🇿 ең ауыр

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მძიმე

🇦🇿 ən ağır

🇲🇽 el más pesado

Etymology

The word 'heaviest' is derived from the Old English word 'hefiġ', which means 'heavy'. The roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*haubjiz', and further back to the Proto-Indo-European '*gʰeu̯-', which means 'to be strong or to be heavy'. Over the centuries, the term evolved through various forms in Middle English and other Germanic languages before solidifying into its modern usage today. 'Heaviest' is the superlative form of 'heavy', signifying the highest degree of weight. The phrase is commonly used in scientific contexts, such as physics, as well as in everyday language to emphasize the weight of objects, particularly in comparisons.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,653, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.