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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

superlative

/ˌsuːpərˈleɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does superlative mean?

adjective

A form of a word used to compare three or more things, indicating which one is the most extreme or superior in some way. It is typically formed by adding -est to the end of an adjective or by using more or most before the adjective.

Example

"The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, which is the superlative form of the adjective 'high'."

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