shallowest
|shal-low-est|
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/ˈʃæloʊɪst/
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/ˈʃæləʊɪst/
(shallow)
not deep
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shallow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sceald', where 'sceald' meant 'not deep'.
Historical Evolution
'sceald' changed from Old English to the Middle English word 'shalowe' and eventually became the modern English word 'shallow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not deep', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
superlative form of 'shallow', meaning having the least depth.
The water is shallowest near the shore.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45