Definition of superlative

superlativeadjective

siêu hạng

/suːˈpɜːlətɪv//suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

The word "superlative" originates from the Latin word "superlativus," which means "exceeding" or "beyond." In Latin grammar, the superlative case was used to form words that described the highest or greatest degree of a quality. This Latin word is derived from "super," meaning "above" or "beyond," and "latere," meaning "to lie." The word "superlative" was borrowed into Middle English from Old French, where it was "superlatif." In English, the superlative form of an adjective or adverb is used to describe the highest or greatest degree of a quality, such as "the largest," "the fastest," or "the most beautiful." The superlative form is typically formed by adding the suffix "-est" to the adjective or adverb, or by using the word "most" with the comparative form.

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excellent

xuất sắc

Example:
  • a superlative performance

    màn trình diễn đỉnh cao

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relating to adjectives or adverbs that express the highest degree of something, for example best, worst, slowest and most difficult

liên quan đến tính từ hoặc trạng từ thể hiện mức độ cao nhất của một cái gì đó, ví dụ tốt nhất, tệ nhất, chậm nhất và khó khăn nhất

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