| Superlative (superlative) |
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| a. | (?) |
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| Su`per*la"tive |
| [L.
superlativus, fr. superlatus excessive, used as p. p. of
superiorferre, but from a different root: cf. F.
superlatif. See Elate, Tolerate.] |
Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent;
surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or
prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative
glory of the divine character.
Expressing the highest or
lowest degree of the quality, manner, etc., denoted by an adjective or
an adverb. The superlative degree is formed from the positive by the
use of -est, most, or least; as, highest,
most pleasant, least bright.
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| Superlative (superlative) |
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| n. | |
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| Su`per*la"tive |
|
That which is highest or most eminent; the utmost
degree.
The
superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, a form or word by
which the superlative degree is expressed; as, strongest,
wisest, most stormy, least windy, are all
superlatives.
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