Scantiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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scantiest

 

[ หˆskรฆntiษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

minimal coverage

The word 'scantiest' refers to something that is the least abundant, sparse, or limited in quantity. It often describes situations, clothing, or information that is meager or insufficient. For example, a scanty outfit would provide minimal coverage, while scanty resources might imply a lack of adequate supplies. The term connotes a sense of being bare or inadequate. In literature, it can also reflect a character's feelings of deprivation.

Synonyms

bare, insufficient, limited, meager, sparse.

Examples of usage

  • She wore the scantiest swimsuit at the beach.
  • The report provided the scantiest details about the incident.
  • He received the scantiest salary among his peers.
  • They only had the scantiest knowledge of the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "scantiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais escasso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค•เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spรคrlichste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling sedikit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะผะตะฝัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najskromniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ไนใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus rare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs escaso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en az

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋ถ€์กฑํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู†ุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejskromnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najskromnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅฐ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najmanj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minnsta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n az

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs escaso

Etymology

The word 'scantiest' is derived from the Middle English term 'scanty,' which itself originates from the Old Norse word 'skamt,' meaning 'short' or 'small.' This etymological root emphasizes the idea of something being limited or insufficient. 'Scantiest' is the superlative form of 'scanty,' indicating the extreme degree of scarcity or insufficiency. The usage of 'scanty' can be traced back to the 14th century, where it was used to describe limited resources or inadequate amounts. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various contexts, including clothing and information. The modern use of 'scantiest' continues to carry the suggestion of minimalism and lack, often with a connotation of dissatisfaction due to the insufficient nature of the subject described.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,276, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.