superlative

Meanings

• adjective

  the highest or greatest degree or extent

  - "She is the superlative student in her class."
  - "This is the superlative example of kindness."

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Pronunciation

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2. /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/
   
   
   
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3. /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

acme , peak , acme , apex , height , zenith , above and beyond , exceptional , extraordinary , superb

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with superlative
mate , fate , state , late , great

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Variants

List of all variants of superlative that leads to same result
superlative , superlatively , superlativeness , superlativenesses , superlatives

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

the comparative form is 'more' + base form of the adjective, e.g., 'more beautiful', the superlative form is 'most' + comparative form, e.g., 'most beautiful'

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'superlative', meaning 'higher' or 'above' + 'degree' or 'grade'

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Trivia

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1. The superlative form of the verb 'to be' is 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', and 'be'.

2. The superlative form of the verb 'to have' is 'have' or 'has' + past participle.

3. The superlative form of the verb 'to go' does not exist.

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Related Concepts

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1. comparative: A comparative form of an adjective indicates a degree of comparison between two or more things. For example, 'she is taller than he is'.

2. degree: A degree is a measure of the extent or intensity of something. For example, a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit is very hot.

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Culture

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The superlative is often used in literature and poetry to emphasize the greatness or excellence of a person, thing, or idea. For example, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo says, 'But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.' Here, the superlative 'sun' is used to describe Juliet's beauty and radiance.

How to Memorize "superlative"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale, with the superlative at the very top. Imagine climbing the scale to reach the superlative.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the superlative with the idea of 'the best'. Imagine a trophy or award that represents being the best.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Super-Lative': S - Superlative is the highest degree, U - Understand it's used for comparisons, P - Picture the scale, E - Excel in using it, R - Remember it's the best!

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