Oftenest: meaning, definitions and examples
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oftenest
[ ˈɔːfənɪst ]
frequency
The term 'oftenest' is the superlative form of 'often,' indicating the highest frequency of occurrence. It is used to describe something that takes place more frequently than anything else.
Synonyms
most commonly, most frequently, most regularly
Examples of usage
- He visits his grandmother oftenest on weekends.
- This brand is oftenest preferred by consumers.
- She speaks oftenest about her travels.
Translations
Translations of the word "oftenest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais frequentemente
🇮🇳 अधिकतम बार
🇩🇪 am häufigsten
🇮🇩 paling sering
🇺🇦 найчастіше
🇵🇱 najczęściej
🇯🇵 最も頻繁に
🇫🇷 le plus souvent
🇪🇸 más a menudo
🇹🇷 en sık
🇰🇷 가장 자주
🇸🇦 الأكثر تكرارًا
🇨🇿 nejčastěji
🇸🇰 najčastejšie
🇨🇳 最常见
🇸🇮 najpogosteje
🇮🇸 oftast
🇰🇿 ең жиі
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ხშირად
🇦🇿 ən çox
🇲🇽 más frecuentemente
Etymology
The word 'oftenest' is derived from 'often,' which originates from Middle English 'ofteen' or 'oft,' akin to Old English 'oft,' meaning 'frequently' or 'many times.' The superlative form 'oftenest' was formed by adding the suffix '-est' to 'often,' as is typical in English to show the highest degree of quality. The use of 'oftenest' emphasizes the recurring nature of an action or event, placing it in comparison with others in terms of frequency. This construction reflects the tendency in English to create superlatives by adding '-est' to adjectives, allowing for clearer distinctions in intensity or frequency of occurrence.