Narrowest: meaning, definitions and examples
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narrowest
[ หnษrษสษst ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น mais estreito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคธเคเคเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช engstes
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling sempit
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฒัะถัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najwฤลผszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ็ญใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus รฉtroit
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs estrecho
๐น๐ท en dar
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ์ข์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุถูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ nejuลพลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najรบลพลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ญ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najozka
๐ฎ๐ธ fremsta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแกแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn dar
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs estrecho
Etymology
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.
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