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Meaning of relative superlative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

the superlative (a degree of comparison) when it is used to express the highest degree of something in relation to something else
In Greek: one of the degrees of comparison of an adjective, the equivalent in English of the superlative, similar to the comparative superlative used in Spanish. Compare with absolute superlative.

Equivalents

Ελληνικά σχετικό υπερθετικό

Examples

“Ο χειρότερος is the relative superlative form of κακός.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

relative tense relative time relative topology relative-in-law Relatively Relativeness