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Shallowest: meaning, definitions and examples

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shallowest

 

[ ˈʃæl.oʊ.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

depth measurement

Shallowest refers to the least deep or superficial point in a given context. It is typically used to describe the most minimal depth in water bodies or other contexts where depth is a factor.

Synonyms

slightest, superficial, surface-level, thin

Examples of usage

  • The shallowest part of the lake is perfect for children to play in.
  • In this research, the shallowest depth was recorded at one meter.
  • The shallowest region of the ocean is often teeming with marine life.
  • This pool has the shallowest area near the entrance for safe access.

Translations

Translations of the word "shallowest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais raso

🇮🇳 सबसे उथला

🇩🇪 am flachsten

🇮🇩 paling dangkal

🇺🇦 найменше глибокий

🇵🇱 najpłytszy

🇯🇵 最も浅い

🇫🇷 le plus peu profond

🇪🇸 más superficial

🇹🇷 en sığ

🇰🇷 가장 얕은

🇸🇦 الأكثر سطحية

🇨🇿 nejmělkější

🇸🇰 najshallšie

🇨🇳 最浅的

🇸🇮 najplitkejši

🇮🇸 grunnt

🇰🇿 ең таяз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სიღრმე

🇦🇿 ən səthi

🇲🇽 más superficial

Word origin

The term 'shallow' originates from the Old English word 'sceald', which denotes a low water level. This word evolved through Middle English as 'schalowe', ultimately leading to the modern English 'shallow'. The superlative form 'shallowest' emerged to indicate the extreme degree of shallow, often used in literature and everyday conversation to describe physical or metaphorical depth. The evolution of the word has allowed it to be flexible in application, extending beyond just physical dimensions, where it can denote a lack of depth in character or ideas as well. Historically, the concept of shallowness has been vital in various contexts, such as geographical descriptions and metaphorical uses that critique moral or intellectual substance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,043 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.