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- [sloh]
- /sloʊ/
- /sləʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sloh]
- /sloʊ/
Definitions of slowest word
- adjective slowest moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train. 1
- adjective slowest characterized by lack of speed: a slow pace. 1
- adjective slowest taking or requiring a comparatively long time for completion: a slow meal; a slow trip. 1
- adjective slowest requiring or taking a long time for growing, changing, or occurring; gradual: a plant of slow growth. 1
- adjective slowest sluggish in nature, disposition, or function. 1
- adjective slowest dull of perception or understanding; mentally dull: a slow child. 1
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Origin of slowest
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English slāw sluggish, dull; cognate with Dutch sleeuw; cf. sloth
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Parts of speech for Slowest
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slowest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- what is the slowest animal?
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