English · Adjectives
rarest
/ˈreərɪst/
[/ˈreərɪst/]
superlative of rare
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'rare'. Used to say something is the most rare of all.
Example
It is the rarest stamp in the collection.
It is the rarest stamp in the collection.
Etymology
From 'rare' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.