Definition

The least fast; moving or happening at a low speed.

Example

The tortoise is the slowest animal in the race.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you know that turtle is the slowest animal on land?

Really? I always thought sloths were the slowest.

Nope, turtles take the crown for being the slowest.

That's surprising! I guess I need to do more research on animals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slowest → It is formed from "slow" (from Old English "slāw", meaning not quick) and the suffix "-est" (used to form the superlative degree). The word "slowest" means the least quick or the lowest speed among a group.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'slow' meaning not quick, and remember that 'slowest' describes something that is the least quick of all.

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