Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SU-PER'LA-TIVE
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SU-PER'LA-TIVE, n.
In grammar, the superlative degree of adjectives, which is formed by the termination est, as meanest, highest, bravest; or by the use of most, as most high, most brave; or by least, as least amiable.
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