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- [chois]
- /tʃɔɪs/
- /tʃɔɪs/
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- [chois]
- /tʃɔɪs/
Definitions of choicest word
- noun choicest an act or instance of choosing; selection: Her choice of a computer was made after months of research. His parents were not happy with his choice of friends. 1
- noun choicest the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option: The child had no choice about going to school. 1
- noun choicest the person or thing chosen or eligible to be chosen: This book is my choice. He is one of many choices for the award. 1
- noun choicest an alternative: There is another choice. 1
- noun choicest an abundance or variety from which to choose: a wide choice of candidates. 1
- noun choicest something that is preferred or preferable to others; the best part of something: Mare's Nest is the choice in the sixth race. 1
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Origin of choicest
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English chois < Old French, derivative of choisir to perceive, choose < Germanic; see choose
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Parts of speech for Choicest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
choicest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
choicest usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for choicest
adjective choicest
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- optimum — the best or most favorable point, degree, amount, etc., as of temperature, light, and moisture for the growth or reproduction of an organism.
- pre-eminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- optimal — Best or most favorable; optimum.
- second to none — the best
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