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straighter

 

[ ˈstreɪtə ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparison form

The word 'straighter' is the comparative form of the adjective 'straight.' It is used to describe something that has less curvature or deviation compared to another object. For example, a line can be described as 'straighter' when it is more aligned or less crooked than another line. This word can also apply metaphorically in contexts such as behavior or paths taken in life. In addition, 'straighter' can signify an improvement in clarity or directness in communication or thought processes.

Synonyms

flatter, more direct, more linear

Examples of usage

  • This road is straighter than the previous one.
  • I need a straighter answer, please.
  • Her hair looks straighter after the treatment.
  • The teacher gave a straighter explanation this time.

Translations

Translations of the word "straighter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais reto

🇮🇳 सीधा

🇩🇪 gerader

🇮🇩 lebih lurus

🇺🇦 пряміший

🇵🇱 prostszym

🇯🇵 まっすぐな

🇫🇷 plus droit

🇪🇸 más recto

🇹🇷 daha düz

🇰🇷 더 곧은

🇸🇦 أكثر استقامة

🇨🇿 rovnější

🇸🇰 priamejší

🇨🇳 更直

🇸🇮 bolj ravno

🇮🇸 beinni

🇰🇿 тік

🇬🇪 მباشე

🇦🇿 daha düz

🇲🇽 más recto

Etymology

The word 'straight' has roots in Old English 'streht,' which means upright or direct. Its origins can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*straikaz,' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to pull.' Over the centuries, 'straight' evolved in the English language, maintaining the notion of being direct and without curve. The comparative form 'straighter' emerged as a way to measure the degree of straightness among various objects or concepts. 'Straighter' has taken on additional nuances in modern language, reflecting not only physical attributes but also connotations of clarity and directness in social interactions and rationale. The evolution of the word illustrates how language adapts and expands to meet the communicative needs of society.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,915, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.