superl.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• (RP) IPA: /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/, /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/, SAMPA: /su:"p3:(r).l@.tIv/
• (米国発音) IPA: /suːˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/, /sjuːˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/

名詞

superlative (複数形 superlatives)

1. The highest extent or degree of something.
2. (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"

3. (informal) An adjective used to praise something exceptional.

   Lincoln is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!

同意語

• (highest degree): acme, peak

関連する語

• superlative degree

形容詞

superlative (not comparable)

1. Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
2. (grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

使用する際の注意点

Rather formal, reflecting its Latin etymology; more colloquial alternatives include exceptional, fabulous, above and beyond, and others.

同意語

• (exceptionally good): above and beyond, exceptional, extraordinary, superb

参考

• absolute
• comparative
• elative