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Runniest: meaning, definitions and examples

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runniest

 

[ ˈrʌn.i.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

liquid state

The term 'runniest' is a comparative adjective used to describe a liquid state, indicating that it possesses the highest degree of fluidity compared to others. This can refer to characteristics of liquids that are more runny or less viscous. It is often used in relation to food textures or other substances that can flow easily. The word typically conveys an element of ease in movement or pourability, making it a useful descriptor in culinary contexts.

Synonyms

fluid, liquid, watery

Examples of usage

  • The sauce was the runniest I had ever made.
  • Among all the paints, this one is the runniest.
  • The batter became the runniest when too much milk was added.

Translations

Translations of the word "runniest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais líquido

🇮🇳 सबसे पानीदार

🇩🇪 am flüssigsten

🇮🇩 paling encer

🇺🇦 найрідкіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej płynny

🇯🇵 最も流動的な

🇫🇷 le plus liquide

🇪🇸 el más líquido

🇹🇷 en sıvı

🇰🇷 가장 묽은

🇸🇦 الأكثر سائلة

🇨🇿 nejvíce tekutý

🇸🇰 najtekutejší

🇨🇳 最流动的

🇸🇮 najbolj tekoč

🇮🇸 mest fljótandi

🇰🇿 ең сұйық

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თხელი

🇦🇿 ən maye

🇲🇽 el más líquido

Etymology

The word 'runniest' derives from the base adjective 'runny', which is formed from the verb 'run'. The verb 'run' has Old English origins, stemming from 'rinnan', which means 'to flow, move swiftly'. As the English language evolved, 'runny' emerged in the mid-19th century to describe the quality of being liquid enough to flow easily, particularly in reference to substances with a high liquid content. The comparative form 'runniest' developed to evaluate and compare degrees of this liquidity. The use of 'runny' and its variants has been prevalent in culinary and scientific contexts, where it often appears to articulate texture and viscosity effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,579, 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.