What is the meaning of the word "superlative"?
Definitions:
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A form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or lowest degree of comparison among three or more things, usually formed by adding "-est" for short words or using "most" or "least" fro longer words.
NOUN
- She is the smartest student in the class.
- She is the smartest student in the class.
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Describes someone or something as the best, greatest, or most extreme in quality or intensity, often used to give high praise or to describe exaggerated language. ADJECTIVE
- That meal was the absolute superlative of fine dining.
- That meal was the absolute superlative of fine dining.