What is the difference between least and lowest? Websites announce as "Lowest prices", but not "least". Least is the superlative degree. low > lower > least ?

Aug 9, 2019 · Then I questioned whether either "What is the least number of people?" or "What is the fewest number of people?" is a superior alternative. My guess is that the "fewest number" …

Jun 1, 2016 · Merriam-Webster traces "lowest common denominator" to 1854 and "least common denominator" to 1851. It is therefore quite interesting that the earliest matches for "lowest …

The lowest common denominator sounds like it's smaller than the greatest common divisor, when in fact it's the opposite. It's not a very good expression to use outside mathematics, as it …

The lowest-frequency letter among the assumed vowels may be Y, as in sylph, nymph, lymph, hymn, myth, lynx, or pachyderm. When you make a guess at one word, try out those letters in …

Mar 24, 2016 · Is there any difference between the words lowest and lowermost? When should I use either of them? Possibly lowermost should never be used?

Jun 1, 2023 · Let's say I have a list of exam results: we would intuitively view higher positive values as being better. There are instances however, where lower values would be more …

Oct 1, 2015 · 3 In mathematical terms generally minimum means the lowest possible, it is unique. Minimal on the other hand can be sub-optimal.There can be several minimal solutions but only …

Apr 20, 2019 · The phrase "The highest as the lowest form of criticism" means that the highest and lowest forms of criticism (and by implication all the other shades of form between them) …

Jun 13, 2016 · I'm not a native speaker and was wondering what exactly does "lowest common denominator" mean? I was always under the impression that it referred to something base that …