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slightest

adj.
US //ˈsɫaɪtəst// UK //slˈaɪtəst// slight·est
  1. 1 the smallest amount (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the smallest possible amount or degree of something.

    the superlative degree of 'slight', indicating the absolute minimum of a quality, often used in negative constructions for emphasis.

    Example

    I don't have the slightest idea how to fix this broken computer.

    Example

    The witness claimed she did not have the slightest recollection of the events that transpired on the night of the incident.

  2. 2 very thin or small (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the most thin or small in physical size.

    the superlative form denoting the most slender or physically delicate among a group.

    Example

    He was the slightest of the three brothers, but he was also the fastest.

    Example

    The architect selected the slightest steel cables available to maintain the bridge's minimalist aesthetic without sacrificing safety.

    • thinnest
    • slimmest
    • frailest
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