Uncommonest: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncommonest
[ ʌnˈkʌmənɪst ]
degree of rarity
The word 'uncommonest' is the superlative form of 'uncommon,' signifying something that is the least common or rare among others. It is used to describe items, events, or characteristics that are not frequently encountered. 'Uncommonest' emphasizes a degree of rarity that distinguishes an item from all others in a comparison. While it is grammatically correct, its usage is relatively rare in comparison to its base form 'uncommon.'
Synonyms
least frequent, rarest, scarce.
Examples of usage
- This is the uncommonest bird species in the region.
- He is known for his uncommonest talents.
- Finding that artifact was one of the uncommonest occurrences in recent history.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncommonest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos comum
🇮🇳 सबसे असामान्य
🇩🇪 am ungewöhnlichsten
🇮🇩 paling tidak biasa
🇺🇦 найменш звичний
🇵🇱 najrzadszy
🇯🇵 最も珍しい
🇫🇷 le moins commun
🇪🇸 el menos común
🇹🇷 en nadir sıradışı
🇰🇷 가장 드문
🇸🇦 الأقل شيوعًا
🇨🇿 nejméně obvyklý
🇸🇰 najmenej bežný
🇨🇳 最不常见
🇸🇮 najmanj običajen
🇮🇸 minnst algengur
🇰🇿 ең сирек кездесетін
🇬🇪 ყველაზე იშვიათი
🇦🇿 ən nadir
🇲🇽 el menos común
Etymology
The term 'uncommon' derives from its roots in Middle English, originating from the word 'uncomun,' which itself comes from the Old French 'incommun,' meaning not common. The prefix 'un-' denotes negation while 'common' describes something shared or frequent. As the English language evolved, the use of 'uncommon' became more established in the 14th century. The formation of superlative forms often includes the addition of '-est' to adjectives, leading to 'uncommonest' to express the highest degree of rarity. Despite the straightforward linguistic construction, 'uncommonest' is often shunned in favor of simpler phrasing, such as 'the least common,' reflecting the evolution of language aesthetics and ease of communication. This phenomenon is rooted deeply in how language develops and alters over time, influenced by usage patterns and societal preferences.