Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
est
Adjective suffix
/ɛst/
Definition
A Latin root meaning ‘to be’, often used in the formation of various English words.
Examples
- This is the tallest building in the city.
- He is the smartest student in the class.
Meaning
The term ‘est’ is used to denote a state of being or the superlative degree of adjectives in some contexts.
Synonyms
- highest
- greatest
- most significant
