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ruggedest

 

[ ˈrʌɡɪdɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme condition

The term 'ruggedest' refers to the superlative form of 'rugged,' describing something that is the most rough, uneven, or harsh in physical characteristics. This can pertain to landscapes, terrain, or even the durability of materials. It conveys a sense of toughness or resilience.

Synonyms

roughest, sturdiness, toughest

Examples of usage

  • The ruggedest mountains challenge even experienced climbers.
  • Among all the boots tested, these are the ruggedest.
  • The ruggedest conditions tested the limits of our equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruggedest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais acidentado

🇮🇳 सबसे कठिन

🇩🇪 am rauesten

🇮🇩 terkeras

🇺🇦 найгрубіший

🇵🇱 najtrudniejszy

🇯🇵 最も険しい

🇫🇷 le plus accidenté

🇪🇸 el más áspero

🇹🇷 en engebeli

🇰🇷 가장 험한

🇸🇦 الأكثر وعورة

🇨🇿 nejdrsnější

🇸🇰 najdrsnejší

🇨🇳 最崎岖的

🇸🇮 najzahtevnejši

🇮🇸 erfiðasta

🇰🇿 ең қиын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე უხეში

🇦🇿 ən sərt

🇲🇽 el más áspero

Etymology

The term 'rugged' originates from Middle English 'rugged,' which derives from Proto-Germanic *rugga, meaning 'rough' or 'uneven.' Over time, it has been shaped by Old Norse and eventually by modern English to reflect characteristics of the physical world. The use of the superlative form 'ruggedest' emerged as a way to emphasize the extremes of roughness and durability. This word often appears in discussions related to geography, nature, and material properties. Its evolution reflects humanity's interaction with the natural world and the qualities we admire in robust structures or landscapes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,608, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.