Readiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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readiest

 

[ ˈrɛdiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of preparation

The term 'readiest' is the superlative form of 'ready', indicating the highest degree of preparedness. It describes a condition where something or someone is most prepared for action or use. In various contexts, it can imply eagerness or willingness to engage in a task. The word is often used to emphasize the best level of readiness possible, whether that refers to a person, a situation, or an object.

Synonyms

most equipped, most prepared, most willing

Examples of usage

  • She was the readiest student in class for the exam.
  • Among all the candidates, he was the readiest for the role.
  • The equipment was the readiest it had ever been for deployment.

Translations

Translations of the word "readiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais pronto

🇮🇳 सबसे तैयार

🇩🇪 am bereitesten

🇮🇩 paling siap

🇺🇦 найготовніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej gotowy

🇯🇵 最も準備ができている

🇫🇷 le plus prêt

🇪🇸 el más listo

🇹🇷 en hazır

🇰🇷 가장 준비된

🇸🇦 الأكثر استعدادًا

🇨🇿 nejpřipravenější

🇸🇰 najpripravenejší

🇨🇳 最准备好的

🇸🇮 najbolj pripravljen

🇮🇸 mest tilbúinn

🇰🇿 ең дайын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მომზადებული

🇦🇿 ən hazır

🇲🇽 el más listo

Etymology

The word 'ready' comes from the Old English term 'ræde,' which means 'prepared' or 'willing.' The evolution of the term can be traced through Middle English, where it was used in various forms to convey a sense of preparedness and promptness. The superlative 'readiest' builds upon this base to express the pinnacle of readiness among a group or in a particular context. Traditionally used in both literature and everyday speech, 'ready' and its derivatives have remained integral to the English language, reflecting not just physical readiness but also emotional and mental willingness. Over the centuries, different cultures have adopted and adapted the concept of being ready, leading to its versatile use today, from business contexts to personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,330, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.