Lightest: meaning, definitions and examples
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lightest
[ ˈlaɪtəst ]
weight comparison
Lightest is the superlative form of 'light', used to describe something that has the least weight. It indicates that among a group, the item being referred to weighs less than all others.
Synonyms
featherweight, least heavy, slightest.
Examples of usage
- This box is the lightest among them.
- The lightest bird can easily fly.
- She chose the lightest option available.
Translations
Translations of the word "lightest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais leve
🇮🇳 सबसे हल्का
🇩🇪 am leichtesten
🇮🇩 terringan
🇺🇦 найлегший
🇵🇱 najlżejszy
🇯🇵 最も軽い
🇫🇷 le plus léger
🇪🇸 el más ligero
🇹🇷 en hafif
🇰🇷 가장 가벼운
🇸🇦 الأخف
🇨🇿 nejlehčí
🇸🇰 najľahší
🇨🇳 最轻的
🇸🇮 najlažji
🇮🇸 léttasti
🇰🇿 ең жеңіл
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მსუბუქი
🇦🇿 ən yüngül
🇲🇽 el más ligero
Etymology
The word 'light' originates from Old English 'leoht', which meant 'not heavy'. The word has Germanic roots, with cognates in several languages, such as 'licht' in German and 'licht' in Dutch, both meaning 'light' or 'not heavy'. The concept of something being light extends beyond mere weight; it often conveys a sense of ease and comfort. The superlative form 'lightest' combines the base word with the suffix '-est', indicating the highest degree of the quality of being light. This construction is standard in English for forming superlatives and has been in usage since Middle English. The evolution of this term reflects changes in language over centuries, with 'light' also encompassing notions of brightness and illumination, further complicating its meanings and applications in the language.