Definition/Meaning of superlative

• English - Noun: superlative ( plural superlatives ) The highest extent or degree of something . ( grammar ) The form of an adjective that expresses which of more than two items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English , formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it . The superlative of "big" is "biggest". (…
• English - Adjective: superlative ( not comparable ) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb . ( grammar ) Of or relating to a superlative . Usage notes Rather formal , reflecting its Latin etymology; more colloquial alternatives include exceptional , fabulous , above and beyond , and others . Synonyms ( exceptionally good ) : above and beyond , exceptional , extraordinary , superb Translations
• English - Etymology: From Middle English superlatyf , from Old French superlatif , from Late Latin superlātīvus , from Latin superlātus ( “ extravagant , of hyperbole ” ), past participle of superfero ( “ carry over ” ), from super ( “ above ” ) + fero ( “ bear , carry ” ).
• English - Pronunciation: ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA (key) : /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ , /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ ( US ) IPA (key) : /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/
• English - See also: absolute comparative elative