1. pl. greats or great One that is great: a composer considered among the greats. 2. Music. a. A division of most pipe organs, usually containing the most powerful ranks of pipes.
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word greatest, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
greatest definition: of the highest quality or degree. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "greatest hit", "hunger is the greatest sauce", "with the greatest of ease".
The word 'greatest' comes from the Old English 'grēat', which means large or big. It is the superlative form of 'great', which means very good, exciting, or important.
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