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   Su·per·la·tive

   /səˈpərlədiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of the highest quality or degree: "a superlative piece of skill"
   • 2. (of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g. bravest, most fiercely).

   noun

   • 1. a superlative adjective or adverb.
   • ▪ the highest degree of comparison.
   • 2. an exaggerated or hyperbolical expression of praise: "the critics ran out of superlatives to describe him"
   • 3. something or someone embodying excellence: "chili has become the superlative among spices"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French superlatif, -ive, from late Latin superlativus, from Latin superlatus ‘carried beyond’, past participle of superferre.

   Derivatives

   • 1. superlatively adverb
   • 2. superlativeness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUPERLATIVE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   superlative. the form of an adjective or adverb that is used to show that someone or something has more of a particular quality than anyone or anything else. For example ' best ' is the superlative of 'good' and ' slowest ' is the superlative of ' slow '.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › superlativeSuperlative - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A superlative is the highest attainable level or degree of something. As an adjective superlative means highest in quality. When your history test results are superlative, it means you've gotten a perfect score — you've done as well as can be done, if not better than everyone else.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUPERLATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · In grammar, the superlative form of an adjective or adverb is the form that indicates that something has more of a quality than anything else in a group. For example, ' biggest ' is the superlative form of 'big'. Compare comparative . Superlative is also a noun . ...his tendency towards superlatives and exaggeration.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuperlative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of superlative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › superlative_adjsuperlative, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   What does the word superlative mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word superlative. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word superlative? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the word superlative pronounced?

7. www.grammarly.com › blog › superlative-adjectivesWhat Are Superlative Adjectives? Definition and Examples

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Superlative adjectives are a form adjectives take when comparing three or more things, such as “the tallest student in class” or “the most popular game. ” Generally, superlatives are used to show something is in the top of its category, with no others having more of that adjective’s trait. You can make any adjective into a superlative.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › superlativesuperlative - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 22, 2024 · The extreme (e.g. highest, lowest, deepest, farthest, etc) extent or degree of something. Synonyms: acme, apex, height, zenith.