superlative
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[change] Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/or /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/, SAMPA: /su:"p3:(r).l@.tIv/
- (US) IPA: /suːˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/or /sjuːˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/
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[change] Noun
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Singular |
- The highest level of something.
- (grammar) The form of an adjective that shows which thing has the most of a certain quality when you compare more than two things; the superlative' form is often made by adding "-est" to the end of the adjective or by putting "most" before it.
- The superlative of "pretty" is "prettiest".
- The superlative of "diverse" is "most diverse".
- The superlative of "cool" is "coolest".
- The superlative of "big" is "biggest".
[change] Adjective
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Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- Very good; superb.
- (grammar) Related to a superlative.