superlative
adjective/suːˈpɜːlətɪv/
/suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/
- excellent synonym first-rate
- a superlative performance
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- (grammar) relating to adjectives or adverbs that express the highest degree of something, for example best, worst, slowest and most difficult compare comparativeTopics Languagea2
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French superlatif, -ive, from late Latin superlativus, from Latin superlatus ‘carried beyond’, past participle of superferre.
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