weakest
UK: ˈwiːkɪst | US: ˈwiːkɪst
adj. superlative form of "weak" (least strong or powerful)
The word "weakest" combines the Old English root "wāc" (pliant, soft, or lacking strength) with the superlative suffix "-est," derived from Proto-Germanic *-istaz. This suffix marks the highest degree of comparison (e.g., "strong → strongest"). The progression from "weak" to "weakest" follows a logical grammatical pattern, emphasizing the extreme end of the quality described.
She was the weakest player on the team but improved quickly.
This material is the weakest among the tested samples.
His argument became the weakest point in the debate.
The weakest link in the chain broke under pressure.
Despite being the weakest, the small engine proved surprisingly efficient.