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tiniest

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈtaɪniəst// UK //tˈaɪniəst// tini·est

adj. the superlative form of tiny, meaning the smallest possible size. You use it to describe something that is very, very small compared to everything else.

adj. the superlative form of 'tiny'; refers to the smallest degree of physical size or amount. Typically used to emphasize extreme diminutiveness.


SIMPLE

She found the tiniest spider in the garden.

CONTEXTUAL

Even the tiniest mistake in the computer code can cause the entire system to crash.

COMPLEX

The jeweler used a magnifying glass to inspect the tiniest imperfections in the diamond, ensuring that only the most flawless stones were selected for the collection.

Synonyms
Usage

Superlative form of the adjective 'tiny'; usually preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall

the most tiniestthe tiniestTiniest is already a superlative form; adding 'most' is a double superlative error.

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