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Raresuperlative
The correct spelling is superlative.
How to pronounce superlative
/sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/
nounIPA: /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.The highest extent or degree of something.
- 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.An adjective used to praise something exceptional.
adjective
- 1.Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
- 2.(grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.
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