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narrowest

 

[ หˆnษ›rษ™สŠษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical dimension

The term 'narrowest' refers to the least wide or most limited in breadth. It is often used to describe something that has the smallest width among various items.

Synonyms

least wide, slimmest, tightest

Examples of usage

  • This is the narrowest street in the city.
  • She wore the narrowest dress of all during the event.
  • The narrowest margin of victory in the election surprised everyone.
Context #2 | Adjective

conceptual limitation

In a more figurative sense, 'narrowest' can describe limited perspectives or options, as in a narrowest view of a situation or idea, indicating a lack of breadth or openness.

Synonyms

closed-minded, limited, restrictive

Examples of usage

  • His narrowest interpretation of the law led to controversy.
  • The narrowest mindset can hinder innovation.
  • She has the narrowest outlook on life.

Translations

Translations of the word "narrowest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais estreito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคธเค‚เค•เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช engstes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling sempit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฒัƒะถั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najwฤ™ลผszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚็‹ญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus รฉtroit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs estrecho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en dar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์ข์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุถูŠู‚ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejuลพลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najรบลพลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€็‹ญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najozka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fremsta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n dar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs estrecho

Word origin

The word 'narrow' originates from the Old English 'nerwe,' which means 'narrow, tight, or strict.' Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*narwaz,' which also means 'narrow' and is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages. The suffix '-est' is a comparative form used in English to indicate the superlative degree, thus transforming 'narrow' into 'narrowest' implies the least width among comparisons. Over time, the usage of 'narrowest' has evolved and is now commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, reflecting limitations in physical space or conceptual openness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,534, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.