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poorest

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈpuɹɪst// UK //pˈɔːɹəst// poor·est

adj. having the least amount of money or resources compared to everyone else in a group.

adj. the superlative form of 'poor'; describes the state of having the lowest level of wealth, resources, or quality within a specific set.


SIMPLE

This is one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is launching a new initiative to provide better healthcare to the poorest members of society.

COMPLEX

Statistical data suggests that the poorest regions often suffer most from environmental degradation due to a lack of infrastructure and political leverage.

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Superlative form; typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall

the most poorestthe poorestPoorest is already a superlative; adding 'most' is a double superlative error.

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