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Elative

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Word	Definition
relative superlativenoun	(grammar) the superlative (a degree of comparison) when it is used to express the highest degree of something in relation to something else
degreenoun	(education) A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university/college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)
superlative	(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
comparative superlativenoun	(grammar) In Spanish: the superlative form of an adjective when it is used in a grammatically comparative situation.
superlative degreenoun	(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. biggest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
gradenoun	(chiefly Canada, US, Philippines) Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.
absolute superlativenoun	In Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan: the form of an adjective formed by adding the suffixes -issimo, -ísimo, -íssimo, -érrimo, -imo, or -íssim to the adjective (with any final vowel dropped) to express a superlative that cannot be exceeded, having the sense “as ... as possible”.
superlativenessnoun	The state or condition of being superlative.
super-superlativenoun	(rare) Beyond merely superlative; of the very highest or greatest quality; truly superb.
supersuperlativenessnoun	Alternative form of super-superlativeness. [(rare) The state or condition of being super-superlative.]
supersuperlatives	—
supereminencynoun	Alternative form of supereminence. [The quality of being supereminent.]
super-superlativenessnoun	(rare) The state or condition of being super-superlative.
maximativenoun	Of or pertaining to a maximum.
exuperancynoun	(obsolete) the degree by which one thing exceeds another
élitenoun	Alternative spelling of elite. [A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.]
sublimenoun	(uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the.
supereminencenoun	The quality of being supereminent.
transcendentnoun	That which surpasses or is supereminent; something excellent.
excl.	Abbreviation of exclusive. [(literally) Excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions.]