narrowest

Narrowest is the superlative form of the adjective narrow. It describes the smallest width or gap among a set of items or contexts and is used to compare three or more items.

In everyday language, narrowest often refers to physical spaces such as streets, corridors, gaps, or channels, but it can also describe abstract dimensions like margins or interpretations. In engineering and design, finding the narrowest clearance or cross-section is important for safety and performance.

In geometry and mathematics, the term denotes the smallest width or dimension of a shape or the bottleneck in a system. Examples include describing the canyon’s narrowest point or the narrowest gap in a seal, where the measure of width affects flow or containment.

Grammar and etymology: narrowest is formed by adding the suffix -est to narrow; the comparative form is narrower. The word derives from Old English narrow, with Germanic roots, and has a long history in descriptive language across domains such as geometry, geography, and design.