The superlative form of low is, in fact, lowest. Low, lower, lowest are all intended to define either altitude/height or rank order. Least is the superlative of less, or combined with adjectives to …

Jun 1, 2016 · The term lowest (or least) common denominator (LCD) of a set of whole numbers (i.e., non-zero integers) is the smallest whole number that each member of the set divides …

Aug 9, 2019 · Far from "fewest number" being the most correct construction, indeed I believe it to be incorrect. I say this because "fewest" refers to the members of the smallest group under …

The “lowest common denominator” is the denominator that it is most practical or easiest to use when summing or comparing fractions. In the analogy, the “lowest common denominator” is …

There are other possible denominators, such as 12, but 6 is the lowest. This concept has been carried over to non-mathematical fields. In that context, the lowest common denominator …

Mar 24, 2016 · OALD has no entry for lowermost. Actually this means you don't need the word. Collins and TFD (The Free Dictionary) have an entry for lowermost meaning lowest. So …

Oct 5, 2011 · I study and carve Northwest Coast design or what you call totemic designs. My family comes from the region as well. The phrase "low man on the totem pole" is indeed taken …

Feb 15, 2020 · In technical and common parlance, the phrase "chronological order" indicates that the items are in order of occurrence or creation, oldest first (being the first in the chronology).

Apr 20, 2019 · It is similar to saying "The highest and lowest forms of criticism are both modes of autobiography" or "...are similar in that they are modes of autobiography". The closer of your …

Feb 27, 2013 · The lowest-ranking person in society might be a serf:-a person in a condition of servitude, required to render services to a lord, commonly attached to the lord's land and …