Stiffest: meaning, definitions and examples
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stiffest
[ ˈstɪfɪst ]
physical properties
Stiffest refers to the degree of rigidity or inflexibility of an object or material. It describes something that cannot be bent or moved easily. In a comparative form, it is used to compare the stiffness of three or more items, indicating which one has the greatest resistance to deformation.
Synonyms
firm, inflexible, rigid, tense.
Examples of usage
- The stiffest material used in construction is steel.
- This is the stiffest competition I've ever faced.
- He held the stiffest pose during the photoshoot.
Translations
Translations of the word "stiffest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rígido
🇮🇳 सबसे कठोर
🇩🇪 steifste
🇮🇩 paling kaku
🇺🇦 найжорсткіший
🇵🇱 najsztywniejszy
🇯🇵 最も硬い
🇫🇷 le plus rigide
🇪🇸 el más rígido
🇹🇷 en sert
🇰🇷 가장 뻣뻣한
🇸🇦 الأكثر صلابة
🇨🇿 nejtvrdší
🇸🇰 najtvrdší
🇨🇳 最硬的
🇸🇮 najtrše
🇮🇸 stífasti
🇰🇿 ең қатты
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მკვრივი
🇦🇿 ən sərt
🇲🇽 el más rígido
Etymology
The word 'stiff' comes from the Old English 'styrfe,' which meant 'stiff, strong, or firm.' Its roots can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic '*sturwaz,' meaning 'hard' or 'strong.' Over the centuries, 'stiff' has evolved in usage, becoming more associated with rigidity and inflexibility in both physical and metaphorical contexts. In modern usage, the comparative form 'stiffer' and the superlative 'stiffest' are widely used to describe objects that are resistant to bending or movement. The term has applications in various fields, including engineering, where materials are evaluated for their stiffness, and art, where posture and pose may be described. The accumulated uses of 'stiff' convey a sense of strength, firmness, and immovability.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,076, 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.
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