víðasta

The word "víðasta" is an Icelandic word. It is the superlative feminine/neuter form of the adjective "víður," meaning "wide" or "broad." Therefore, "víðasta" translates directly to "widest." This form would be used when referring to a feminine or neuter noun that is the widest among a group. For example, "hún bjó á víðasta svæðinu" translates to "she lived in the widest area." The masculine form of the superlative would be "víðastur."

Icelandic grammar involves declension of adjectives based on gender, number, and case. The superlative form indicates the highest degree of the quality. "Víðasta" specifically denotes the superlative in either the nominative or accusative case for feminine and neuter nouns. In common usage, it signifies the greatest extent in width or breadth. The adjective "víður" itself is a common descriptor in Icelandic, used for geographical features, spaces, or even abstract concepts. Understanding "víðasta" requires knowledge of Icelandic grammatical structures and the comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives.