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superlative

The correct spelling is superlative.

How to pronounce superlative

/sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/
noun

IPA: /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/

Say it like: Sup-erl-ati-ve

The correct spelling is superlative. The highest extent or degree of something. For example: "The superlative of "big" is "biggest"."

Usage Examples

The superlative of "big" is "biggest".

Daniel is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The highest extent or degree of something.
  2. 2.(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.
  3. 3.An adjective used to praise something exceptional.

adjective

  1. 1.Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
  2. 2.(grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

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