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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGreatest
/ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Of an exceptionally high degree, quality, or intensity; surpassing all others in magnitude or significance.
"This is considered the greatest achievement of modern science."
- 1
The most outstanding or eminent person in a particular field or category.
"He is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time in sports."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'grēat', meaning thick, large, or grand, combined with the superlative suffix '-est'. Historically evolving from Proto-Germanic roots, it transitioned from denoting sheer physical size to expressing supreme eminence, importance, or degree in modern English.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Greatest" is said worldwide
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plus grand
Transliteration: plyɡʁɑ̃
"C'est le plus grand accomplissement de sa vie."
grösste
Transliteration: ˈɡʁøːstə
Script: größte
"Das ist die größte Leistung seiner Karriere."
più grande
Transliteration: ˈpju ˈɡrande
"Questo è il più grande successo della storia."
más grande
Transliteration: mas ˈɡɾande
"Este es el logro más grande de su vida."
maior
Transliteration: maˈjoɾ
"Esta é a maior conquista da nossa história."
सबसे महान
Transliteration: sabse mahān
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह इतिहास का सबसे महान क्षण है।"
最伟大
Transliteration: zuì wěidà
Script: 中文汉字
"这是人类历史上最伟大的成就。"
가장 위대한
Transliteration: gajang widaehan
Script: 한국어 한글
"이것은 역사상 가장 위대한 업적입니다."
最大の
Transliteration: saidai no
Script: 日本語
"それは彼のキャリアの中で最大の成果です。"
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