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richest

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹɪtʃəst// UK //ɹˈɪtʃəst// rich·est

adj. having the most money, property, or valuable things compared to everyone else in a group. It can also describe something that has the highest amount of a good quality, like flavor or color.

adj. the superlative form of 'rich', indicating the highest degree of wealth, resources, or intensity. Often used to describe the most affluent members of a population or the most concentrated instances of a quality.


SIMPLE

He is the richest man in our city.

CONTEXTUAL

The tech industry has produced some of the richest individuals in modern history through rapid global scaling.

COMPLEX

The delta region contains the richest soil in the country, supporting a diverse agricultural ecosystem that has sustained the local population for centuries.

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Usage

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

Pitfall

the most richestthe richest'Rich' is a one-syllable adjective, so it takes the '-est' suffix for the superlative; using 'most' as well is a double superlative error.

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