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Weakest: meaning, definitions and examples

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weakest

 

[ ˈwiːkɪst ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

physical strength

Weakest is the superlative form of weak, indicating the lowest level of physical strength or intensity. It can also refer metaphorically to the least effective or powerless among a group.

Synonyms

feeblest, least powerful, most fragile

Examples of usage

  • He felt the weakest after the marathon.
  • This is the weakest argument in his defense.
  • In the competition, she was the weakest contender.
Context #2 | Noun

vulnerability

The weakest point in a system or structure refers to the area most susceptible to failure or attack. It highlights shortcomings or drawbacks.

Synonyms

exposure, fragility, vulnerability

Examples of usage

  • The weakest link in the chain often leads to failure.
  • We've identified the weakest part of our strategy.
  • The weakest aspect of her performance was her confidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "weakest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais fraco

🇮🇳 सबसे कमजोर

🇩🇪 schwächsten

🇮🇩 terlemah

🇺🇦 найслабший

🇵🇱 najslabszy

🇯🇵 最も弱い

🇫🇷 le plus faible

🇪🇸 el más débil

🇹🇷 en zayıf

🇰🇷 가장 약한

🇸🇦 الأضعف

🇨🇿 nejslabší

🇸🇰 najslabší

🇨🇳 最弱的

🇸🇮 najšibkejši

🇮🇸 veikasta

🇰🇿 ең әлсіз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სუსტი

🇦🇿 ən zəif

🇲🇽 el más débil

Etymology

The word 'weak' originates from the Old English 'wǣc', which means 'sick' or 'feeble'. It has Germanic roots seen in similar terms in other languages, such as the Old High German 'weih' and the Dutch 'week'. The transformation of 'weak' to 'weakest' involves the application of the comparative and superlative morphological processes typical of English, where suffixes such as '-est' are used to form the superlative degree. The use of 'weak' evolved over centuries to encompass both physical and metaphorical meanings, extending from basic notions of feebleness to areas of emotional and intellectual strength. The term has become embedded in various contexts, particularly in literature and rhetoric, where it can convey critical assessments of arguments or performances.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,583, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.