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smallest-scale

smallest-scale is the superlative form of small-scale.

Meaning of small-scale

Adjective

small-scale (comparative smaller-scale, superlative smallest-scale)

  1. Concerning a lower order of magnitude rather than a higher one.
    • small-scale aspects of fluid dynamics
    Synonyms:
    microlevel, micro
  2. Having a modest scope or extent.
    • small-scale business operations
    Antonyms:
    large-scale
  3. Drawn or constructed at a small size (at low scale), without much detail.
    • a small-scale inset orienting the viewer, implying "you are here"
    Antonyms:
    large-scale

Questions about smallest-scale

What is smallest-scale the superlative form of?
Smallest-scale is the superlative form of small-scale.

Words near smallest-scale in the dictionary

  1. smallest common multiples
  2. smallest room
  3. smallest room in the house
  4. smallest rooms
  5. smallest-grained
  6. smallest-scale
  7. smallest-sized
  8. Smalley
  9. Smalleys
  10. smallfat
  11. smallfats

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