English · Adjectives
weakest
/ˈwiːkɪst/
[/ˈwiːkɪst/]
superlative of weak
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'weak'. Used to say something is the most weak of all.
Example
This is the weakest link in the chain.
This is the weakest link in the chain.
Etymology
From 'weak' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.