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smallest

 

[ ˈsmɔːlɪst ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

size

Comparative of small; of a size that is less than average or usual.

Synonyms

microscopic, minuscule, tiniest

Examples of usage

  • She wore the smallest size of shoes available.
  • The smallest puppy in the litter was also the cutest.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

The number or value in a set of numbers or values that is the least in the set.

Synonyms

least, lowest, minimum

Examples of usage

  • In the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 2 is the smallest number.
Context #3 | Noun

size

The smallest size or amount of something.

Synonyms

least, lowest, minimum

Examples of usage

  • She only took the smallest piece of cake.
  • The smallest of the three apples was still juicy and delicious.

Translations

Translations of the word "smallest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 menor

🇮🇳 सबसे छोटा

🇩🇪 kleinste

🇮🇩 terkecil

🇺🇦 найменший

🇵🇱 najmniejszy

🇯🇵 最小の (saishō no)

🇫🇷 le plus petit

🇪🇸 más pequeño

🇹🇷 en küçük

🇰🇷 가장 작은 (gajang jag-eun)

🇸🇦 الأصغر (al'asghar)

🇨🇿 nejmenší

🇸🇰 najmenší

🇨🇳 最小的 (zuì xiǎo de)

🇸🇮 najmanjši

🇮🇸 minnstur

🇰🇿 ең кіші

🇬🇪 უმცირესი (umtsiresi)

🇦🇿 ən kiçik

🇲🇽 más pequeño

Etymology

The word 'smallest' originated from the Middle English word 'smalest', which is the superlative form of 'smale' meaning 'small'. The word 'small' itself has Old English and Germanic roots. Over time, 'smallest' has been used to describe the least or tiniest in size or quantity, and has been a commonly used comparative adjective in English language.

See also: small, smaller, smallness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,878, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.