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Definition of superlative - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
peakthe highest degree or quality of something
- Her performance was the superlative of the evening.
2.
linguisticsTECH. the form of an adjective showing the highest degreeTECH.
- 'Tallest' is the superlative of 'tall'.
Adjective
1.
qualityof the highest quality or degree
- Her superlative performance won her the award.
2.
linguisticsTECH. describing the highest degree in comparisons of adjectives or adverbsTECH.
- The word 'fastest' is a superlative adjective.
Expressions with superlative
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adjective or adverb form modified by 'most' or '-est'
The superlative degree shows the highest level of comparison in adjectives.
Origin of superlative
Latin, super (above) + latus (carried)
Terms with superlative included in their meaning
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grammar
forms the superlative of many adjectives
superlative
used to show the highest degree of something
grammar
superlative of 'little' with mass nouns
superlative form
most loved or cherished
superlative emphasis
used to emphasize that something is the best or worst in history
superlative
used to show the highest degree of something
degree words
superlative form of sad, feeling misery or bringing grief
superlative
at the utmost level or extent possible
linguistics
not comparative or superlative in grammar
linguistics
having comparative and superlative forms
superlative
most wicked or evil
intensity
extremely or to a superlative degree
superlative
extremely enjoyable or satisfying beyond expectations
superlative
not outdone or surpassed by anyone or anything
Examples of superlative in a sentence
In literature, his work is often seen as the superlative. 'Fastest' is the superlative of 'fast'. In English, superlatives often end in '-est'. The superlative craftsmanship was evident in every detail. Her superlative skills impressed all the judges. 'Tallest' is another example of a superlative adjective.
In 'most beautiful', 'most' is the superlative form.
View all translations of superlative
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- French:superlatif, exceptionnel, ...
- German:Superlativ, hervorragend, ...
- Italian:superlativo, eccellente, ...
- Spanish:superlativo, excelente, ...
- Portuguese:superlativo, superior, ...
- Chinese:极致, 卓越的, ...
- Japanese:最高峰, 最高の, ...
- Arabic:الأعلى, فَائِق, ...
- Hebrew:שִׂיא, מְעוּלֶה, ...
- Russian:высшая степень, превосходный, ...
- Ukrainian:найвищий ступінь, неперевершений, ...
- Hindi:श्रेष्ठता, उत्कृष्ट, ...
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