Definition

This word means the most frequent or common occurrence of something.

Example

She visits her grandmother the oftenest of all her relatives.

Conversation

I wonder which restaurant we visit the oftenest.

I think it might be that Italian place downtown.

Yeah, we do go there a lot, don’t we?

Definitely! Their pasta is irresistible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oftenest → It is formed from "often" (from Old English *oft*, meaning frequently or many times) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "oftenest" means most frequently or the highest degree of frequency.

Memory Tip

Think of 'often' meaning frequently, and when you add '-est', it indicates the highest degree. So, 'oftenest' means the most frequent occurrence.

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