superlative

Letters that make superlative

s, a, e, l, p, r, t, i, u, v are letters that make 'superlative'

Words within superlative

ER, lat, pe, la, ti, sup, at, super, up, iv, IV, LA, At, Er, La, Ti are words within 'superlative'


4 possible definitions for 'superlative'

Superlative as "highest in quality"

Under this definition, superlative is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

greatest, sterling(a) have the same meaning as 'superlative'

Derivatives of superlative

peak, tiptop, elevation, top, pinnacle, height, summit, acme, meridian, superlative are derivatives of 'superlative'.

Similar to superlative

superior is similar to superlative.


Superlative as "an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)"

Under this definition, superlative is a noun and has the following properties:

superlative as a type

'superlative' can be a type of praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment.

Uses of superlative

most(a), best, worst, most(a), least(a), fewest(a), nearest, nighest, closest are useages of 'superlative'.

Example of superlative used within this context

"the critics lavished superlatives on it"


Superlative as "the highest level or degree attainable, the highest stage of development"

Under this definition, superlative is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

peak, tiptop, elevation, top, pinnacle, height, summit, acme, meridian have the same meaning as 'superlative'

superlative as a type

'superlative' can be a type of degree, stage, point, level.

Derivatives of superlative

greatest, promote, exceed, top out, overstep, kick upstairs, transcend, go past, elevate, raise, advance, top, pass, lead, superlative, peak, upgrade, prime, meridian, sterling(a), lift are derivatives of 'superlative'.

Example of superlative used within this context

"his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty", "the artist's gifts are at their acme", "at the height of her career", "the peak of perfection", "summer was at its peak", "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame", "the summit of his ambition", "so many highest superlatives achieved by man", "at the top of his profession"


Superlative as "the superlative form of an adjective or adverb"

Under this definition, superlative is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

superlative degree has the same meaning as superlative

superlative as a type

'superlative' can be a type of adverb, adjective.

Example of superlative used within this context

"`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'", "`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'", "`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'"



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