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superlative degree

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. biggest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).

Equivalents

Françaissuperlatif
DeutschSuperlativ
Portuguêsgrau superlativo
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CEFR level

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

superlative of inferiority superlative of superiority Superlatively Superlativeness Superlatives superlativity

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