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Steadiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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steadiest

 

[ ˈstɛdiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of stability

Steadiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'steady'. It describes something that is the most stable, secure, or consistent. This can refer to physical objects, emotional states, or situations where reliable performance or behavior is expected. When something is steadiest, it maintains a constant state without fluctuations or disruptions over time.

Synonyms

most consistent, most secure, most stable

Examples of usage

  • He is the steadiest player on the team.
  • The steadiest hands in the room worked on the delicate machinery.
  • She provided the steadiest support during the crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "steadiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais constante

🇮🇳 सबसे स्थिर

🇩🇪 am stabilsten

🇮🇩 paling stabil

🇺🇦 найстійкіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej stabilny

🇯🇵 最も安定した

🇫🇷 le plus stable

🇪🇸 más estable

🇹🇷 en sağlam

🇰🇷 가장 안정된

🇸🇦 الأكثر استقرارًا

🇨🇿 nejstabilnější

🇸🇰 najstabilnejší

🇨🇳 最稳定的

🇸🇮 najbolj stabilen

🇮🇸 stabilastur

🇰🇿 ең тұрақты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სტაბილური

🇦🇿 ən sabit

🇲🇽 el más estable

Etymology

The word 'steady' has its origins in the Old English term 'stædige', which means 'stable or firmly placed'. This term was related to the word 'stād', meaning a place or a position. 'Steady' evolved in usage to convey not only physical stability but also emotional and situational reliability. The superlative form 'steadiest' emerged as a way to express the highest degree of steadiness. Over time, the term has been used in various contexts, including sports, emotional discussions, and mechanical stability, emphasizing its versatility in describing reliability and firmness in different scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,132, 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.