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slightest

 

[ ˈslaɪtɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

at all

used to emphasize that something is very small or unimportant

Synonyms

minimal, negligible, tiny

Examples of usage

  • It didn't make the slightest difference.
  • She didn't show the slightest interest in what he was saying.
Context #2 | Adjective

degree

used to emphasize a small amount or degree

Synonyms

modest, scant, slim

Examples of usage

  • I don't have the slightest idea.
  • She doesn't have the slightest doubt.

Translations

Translations of the word "slightest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mínimo

🇮🇳 थोड़ा सा

🇩🇪 geringste

🇮🇩 terkecil

🇺🇦 найменший

🇵🇱 najmniejszy

🇯🇵 最小の

🇫🇷 le plus petit

🇪🇸 el más pequeño

🇹🇷 en küçük

🇰🇷 가장 작은

🇸🇦 الأصغر

🇨🇿 nejmenší

🇸🇰 najmenší

🇨🇳 最小的

🇸🇮 najmanjši

🇮🇸 minnsti

🇰🇿 ең кіші

🇬🇪 ყველაზე პატარა

🇦🇿 ən kiçik

🇲🇽 el más pequeño

Etymology

The word 'slightest' originated from the Middle English word 'sliht', meaning 'smooth, slender, gentle'. It evolved over time to its current usage in Modern English. The term has been used to convey the idea of something small or unimportant for centuries, emphasizing the degree of insignificance or minimal amount.

See also: slight, slightly, slightness, slights.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,757 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.