Jaggedest: meaning, definitions and examples
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jaggedest
[ ˈdʒæɡədɪst ]
sharp edges
The term 'jaggedest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'jagged,' which describes something that has a rough, uneven, and sharply notched edge or surface. It typically refers to things that are not smooth and may pose a safety hazard due to their sharpness. The word can describe natural features like mountains or rocks, as well as man-made objects. It emphasizes the most extreme degree of jaggedness among various objects being compared.
Synonyms
notched, rough, serrated, uneven.
Examples of usage
- The jaggedest mountains in the range created a dramatic skyline.
- He carefully navigated the jaggedest parts of the cliff.
- The artist used the jaggedest cuts to create a unique sculpture.
- The sea crashed against the jaggedest rocks along the coast.
Translations
Translations of the word "jaggedest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais dentado
🇮🇳 सबसे नुकीला
🇩🇪 am unregelmäßigsten
🇮🇩 paling bergerigi
🇺🇦 найрізкіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej ząbkowany
🇯🇵 最もギザギザの
🇫🇷 le plus denté
🇪🇸 el más dentado
🇹🇷 en dişli
🇰🇷 가장 톱니 모양의
🇸🇦 الأكثر أسنانًا
🇨🇿 nejzubatější
🇸🇰 najzubatější
🇨🇳 最锯齿状的
🇸🇮 najbolj zobat
🇮🇸 sneggsta
🇰🇿 ең тісті
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მკვეთრი
🇦🇿 ən dişli
🇲🇽 el más dentado
Etymology
The word 'jagged' is derived from the Middle English word 'jagged,' which has origins in the Old French 'jagu,' meaning 'to cut or notch.' The term evolved to describe something with sharp or ragged edges, often conveying a sense of danger or roughness. The superlative form 'jaggedest' follows a common pattern in English where adjectives can be modified to indicate varying degrees of the characteristic they describe. In this case, 'jaggedest' denotes the highest degree of jaggedness, making it a useful term in both descriptive writing and everyday language when discussing various objects, landscapes, and situations that exhibit this characteristic.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,845, 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.