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tiniest

 

[ ˈtaɪniɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size

Extremely small in size; miniature.

Synonyms

microscopic, minuscule, minute, tiny

Examples of usage

  • The tiniest puppy in the litter was barely bigger than a hand.
  • She wore the tiniest earrings I had ever seen.
  • The tiniest details can make a big difference in a design project.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiniest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 menor

🇮🇳 सबसे छोटा

🇩🇪 kleinste

🇮🇩 terkecil

🇺🇦 найменший

🇵🇱 najmniejszy

🇯🇵 最小

🇫🇷 le plus petit

🇪🇸 más pequeño

🇹🇷 en küçük

🇰🇷 가장 작은

🇸🇦 الأصغر

🇨🇿 nejmenší

🇸🇰 najmenší

🇨🇳 最小的

🇸🇮 najmanjši

🇮🇸 minnstur

🇰🇿 ең кішкентай

🇬🇪 ყველაზე პატარა

🇦🇿 ən kiçik

🇲🇽 más pequeño

Etymology

The word 'tiniest' is a derivative of the word 'tiny', which has its origins in Middle English 'tine', meaning small or few. Over time, 'tiny' evolved to 'tiniest' to express the superlative form of smallness. The usage of 'tiniest' in English language dates back to the 17th century, where it was used to describe extremely small objects or creatures.

See also: tinier, tininess.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,910, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.