Rabidest: meaning, definitions and examples

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rabidest

 

[ ˈrɑːbɪdɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

speed comparison

The term 'rabidest' is a comparative form derived from the word 'rabid.' It is often used informally to describe the fastest or most vigorous aspect of rabid behavior, typically associated with animals. While not frequently used in formal contexts, it indicates an extreme state of frenzy or agitation. In a broader sense, it can apply to anything exhibiting intense speed or urgency, thereby evoking a sense of rapidity in motion or action.

Synonyms

fastest, quickest, swiftest

Examples of usage

  • The rabidest animal in the race won by a landslide.
  • He made the rabidest move in that game.
  • Her rabidest moments came during competitive events.

Translations

Translations of the word "rabidest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rápido

🇮🇳 सबसे तेज़

🇩🇪 am schnellsten

🇮🇩 paling cepat

🇺🇦 найшвидший

🇵🇱 najszybszy

🇯🇵 最も速い

🇫🇷 le plus rapide

🇪🇸 el más rápido

🇹🇷 en hızlı

🇰🇷 가장 빠른

🇸🇦 الأسرع

🇨🇿 nejrychlejší

🇸🇰 najrýchlejší

🇨🇳 最快的

🇸🇮 najhitrejši

🇮🇸 fljótastur

🇰🇿 ең жылдам

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სწრაფი

🇦🇿 ən sürətli

🇲🇽 el más rápido

Etymology

The word 'rabidest' is a derivative of 'rabid,' which originates from the Latin word 'rabidus,' meaning 'mad' or 'furious.' This, in turn, comes from 'rabere,' which means 'to rave' or 'to be mad.' The term became widely associated with the disease rabies, which elicits aggressive behavior in infected animals. Over time, 'rabid' has evolved in colloquial usage to denote extreme fervor or intensity in various contexts, leading to the informal comparative 'rabidest' being utilized to express an exaggerated degree of these traits—typically referring to speed or energy. While its roots lie in the medical definition concerning the rabies virus, its modern context often extends beyond this initial meaning, reflecting cultural nuances in language and usage.