Soundest: meaning, definitions and examples
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soundest
[ ˈsaʊndəst ]
general use
The term 'soundest' is the superlative form of 'sound.' It is used to describe the highest degree of reliability, health, or logical reasoning. When something is referred to as the soundest, it suggests that it is the most trustworthy or sensible option available. This can apply to advice, arguments, or any kind of reasoning that is deemed fundamentally solid or correct. In essence, it indicates an absence of flaws or weaknesses.
Synonyms
most rational, most reliable, most sensible, most valid.
Examples of usage
- She made the soundest decision after consulting all the evidence.
- Out of all the proposals, his was the soundest.
- The soundest advice is often the simplest.
- They arrived at the soundest conclusion based on the data.
- In a crisis, always opt for the soundest option.
Translations
Translations of the word "soundest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais sólido
🇮🇳 सबसे ठोस
🇩🇪 am solidesten
🇮🇩 paling solid
🇺🇦 найбільш міцний
🇵🇱 najbardziej solidny
🇯🇵 最も堅固な
🇫🇷 le plus solide
🇪🇸 el más sólido
🇹🇷 en sağlam
🇰🇷 가장 견고한
🇸🇦 الأكثر صلابة
🇨🇿 nejpevnější
🇸🇰 najpevnejší
🇨🇳 最稳固的
🇸🇮 najbolj trden
🇮🇸 fasta
🇰🇿 ең берік
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მტკიცე
🇦🇿 ən möhkəm
🇲🇽 el más sólido
Etymology
The word 'sound' comes from the Old English 'sund', which meant 'safe, healthy, or whole.' It has roots in Proto-Germanic *sundwaz, which also signifies 'healthy' and reflects a sense of completeness. As the English language evolved, 'sound' took on additional meanings, including referential uses in logic and reasoning, as well as being used in the context of physical health and structural integrity. The superlative form, 'soundest,' emerged to indicate the utmost degree of these qualities. From the late Middle Ages onward, the term began to be widely applied to intellectual and practical matters, further enriching its usage in contemporary language.