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rawest

|raw/est|

B2

/rɔːɪst/

(raw)

natural state

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'raw' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hrēaw', where 'hrēaw' meant 'uncooked or unprocessed'.

Historical Evolution

'hrēaw' transformed into the Middle English word 'rawe', and eventually became the modern English word 'raw'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'uncooked or unprocessed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

superlative form of 'raw', meaning the most raw.

This is the rawest form of the material.

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Last updated: 2025/03/04 02:13