superlatif

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See also: supèrlatif

French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French superlatif, borrowed from Late Latin superlātīvus, from Latin superlātus (“extravagant, of hyperbole”), past participle of superfero (“carry over”), from super (“above”) + fero (“bear, carry”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sy.pɛʁ.la.tif/
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Noun

superlatif m (plural superlatifs)

  1. (grammar) superlative

Adjective

superlatif (feminine superlative, masculine plural superlatifs, feminine plural superlatives)

  1. (grammar) superlative
  2. superlative (the best)

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Old French

Etymology

From Late Latin superlātīvus, from Latin superlātus (“extravagant, of hyperbole”).

Noun

superlatif oblique singular, m (oblique plural superlatis, nominative singular superlatis, nominative plural superlatif)

  1. (grammar) superlative

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