Roundest: meaning, definitions and examples
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roundest
[ ˈraʊndəst ]
shape description
Roundest is the superlative form of round, which describes an object's shape as having an equal distance from its center to its outer edges. This term can imply that the object is perfectly circular or spherical. It is often used in mathematical contexts or to describe objects like balls or cakes that are intended to be circular. Additionally, roundest can be applied metaphorically to describe people or items that are well-rounded in character or attributes.
Synonyms
most circular, most rounded, most spherical
Examples of usage
- The roundest ball wins.
- She baked the roundest cake ever.
- This sphere is the roundest among all.
Translations
Translations of the word "roundest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais redondo
🇮🇳 सबसे गोल
🇩🇪 am rundesten
🇮🇩 paling bulat
🇺🇦 найкругліший
🇵🇱 najbardziej okrągły
🇯🇵 最も丸い
🇫🇷 le plus rond
🇪🇸 el más redondo
🇹🇷 en yuvarlak
🇰🇷 가장 둥근
🇸🇦 الأكثر دائرية
🇨🇿 nejkruhovější
🇸🇰 najkruhlejší
🇨🇳 最圆的
🇸🇮 najbolj okrogel
🇮🇸 hringlóttastur
🇰🇿 ең дөңгелек
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მრგვალი
🇦🇿 ən yuvarlaq
🇲🇽 el más redondo
Etymology
The word 'round' originates from the Old French term 'rond', which has roots in the Latin word 'rotundus', meaning 'circular' or 'spherical'. In Middle English, the spelling evolved to 'round', and it has been used since the 14th century. The superlative form 'roundest' began to appear as English began to adopt and adapt various adjectives into comparative and superlative forms, often by adding '-est' to the ending. The evolution of the word reflects broader themes in language development, such as the simplification of language and the adaptation of words to fit the phonetic and grammatical structures of English. Today, 'roundest' is commonly used to describe shapes or characteristics in both literal and figurative contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,929, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.