单词 | superlative |
释义 | Word Frequency superlative(suːˈpɜːlətɪv) adjective 1. of outstanding quality, degree, etc; supreme 2. grammar denoting the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality. In English the superlative degree is usually marked by the suffix -est or the word most, as in loudest or most loudly Compare positive (sense 10), comparative (sense 3)3. (of language or style) excessive; exaggerated noun 4. a thing that excels all others or is of the highest quality 5. grammar the superlative form of an adjective 6. the highest degree; peak Derived forms superlatively (suˈperlatively) adverb superlativeness (suˈperlativeness) noun Word origin C14: from Old French superlatif, via Late Latin from Latin superlātus extravagant, from superferre to carry beyond, from super- + ferre to bear |
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