NEQUISSIMO, nequissimo
Sounds Like: neh-KWIS-see-moh
Translations: to the most wicked, for the most wicked, by the most wicked, with the most wicked, to the most worthless, for the most worthless, by the most worthless, with the most worthless, to the most evil, for the most evil, by the most evil, with the most evil
From the root: NEQUAM
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is the dative or ablative singular form of the superlative adjective 'nequissimus', meaning 'most wicked', 'most worthless', or 'most evil'. It is derived from the indeclinable adjective 'nequam'. It describes something or someone as being at the extreme end of wickedness or worthlessness. It can be used to indicate the recipient of an action (dative) or the means, manner, or agent (ablative) related to the superlative quality.
Inflection: Singular, Dative or Ablative, Masculine or Neuter
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 9 — 31:1
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