superlative degree

noun phrase

Meaning

The form of an adjective or adverb that indicates the highest or lowest quality or degree of something.

Examples

In the sentence 'She is the smartest student in the class,' the word 'smartest' is in the superlative degree.
English speakers often form the superlative degree by adding '-est' to short adjectives or using 'most' for longer ones.

Synonyms: extreme form, highest degree

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superlative degree

noun phrase

Pronunciation: suːˈpɜːlətɪv dɪˈɡriː

Definition

The form of an adjective or adverb that indicates the highest or lowest quality or degree of something.

Examples

In the sentence 'She is the smartest student in the class,' the word 'smartest' is in the superlative degree.
English speakers often form the superlative degree by adding '-est' to short adjectives or using 'most' for longer ones.
The superlative degree is used to compare three or more items, unlike the comparative degree which compares only two.

Synonyms of superlative degree

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Antonyms of superlative degree

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