Oldest: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฐ๏ธ
oldest
[ หoสldษชst ]
age comparison
The term 'oldest' refers to the superlative form of 'old', indicating the greatest age among a group. It is often used to describe objects, people, or places that have been around for a significant period of time, often implying a degree of historical value or significance. For instance, something that is considered the oldest may serve as a reference point for understanding the history of a particular era or civilization. The usage can range from light-hearted remarks about someone's age to serious discussions about ancient artifacts. Its applications in both everyday conversation and academic discourse highlight the inherent value placed on longevity.
Synonyms
ancient, earliest, eldest, previous, primal.
Examples of usage
- The oldest tree in the park is over 500 years old.
- He is the oldest member of the club.
- This manuscript is the oldest known record of the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "oldest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais velho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช รคltesten
๐ฎ๐ฉ tertua
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนััะฐัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najstarszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅคใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus ancien
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs antiguo
๐น๐ท en eski
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ์ค๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ nejstarลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najstarลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅค่็
๐ธ๐ฎ najstarejลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ elsta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะตัะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แฃแซแแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn qษdim
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs antiguo
Etymology
The word 'oldest' derives from the Old English 'ald', which means 'old' or 'aged'. This root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic term '*aldaz', which also conveyed the concept of age. Over the centuries, the word has transformed through various language influences, including Latin and Norse, solidifying its place in modern English as a descriptor of age. The superlative form 'oldest' was likely adopted to express the highest degree of age in comparative contexts. Historically, societies have always valued age, associating it with wisdom and experience, which has influenced the language used to describe it. Evolving through time, 'oldest' encapsulates both a physical and cultural significance, often being central to discussions about heritage, history, and the relevance of ancient entities.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,710, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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