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1 superlative
[su'pə:lətiv] 1. adjective((of an adjective or adverb) of the highest degree of comparison: `Biggest' is a superlative adjective.) υπερθετικός, του υπερθετικού βαθμού2. noun((an adjective or adverb of) the superlative degree: `Best' and `worst' are the superlatives of `good' and `bad'; She is the prettiest girl in the room; We'll go by different roads to see who will arrive (the) soonest / most quickly.) υπερθετικός βαθμός -
2 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) (ο)περισσότερος,(οι)περισσότεροι2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) (ο)περισσότερος,(οι)περισσότεροι2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) (ο)πιο,(ο)περισσότερο2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) πιο πολύ3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) λίαν,εξαιρετικά4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) σχεδόν3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) (το)περισσότερο2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) οι περισσότεροι, το μεγαλύτερο μέρος•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
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3 positive
['pozətiv] 1. adjective1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) θετικός2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) σαφής,κατηγορηματικός3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) σίγουρος,κατηγορηματικός4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) απόλυτος,σκέτος5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) θετικός,αισιόδοξος6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) θετικός βαθμός(επιθέτου)7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) θετικός(αριθμός κλπ.)8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) θετικά φορτισμένος(ηλεκτρόνιο)2. noun1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) θετικό φωτογραφίας2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) θετικός(βαθμός)•- positively
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Superlative — Su per*la tive, a. [L. superlativus, fr. superlatus excessive, used as p. p. of superiorferre, but from a different root: cf. F. superlatif. See {Elate}, {Tolerate}.] 1. Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
superlative — ► ADJECTIVE 1) of the highest quality or degree. 2) Grammar (of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g. bravest, most fiercely). Contrasted with POSITIVE(Cf. ↑positivity) and COMPARATIVE(Cf.… … English terms dictionary
Superlative — In grammar the superlative of an adjective or adverb is the greatest form of adjective or adverb which indicates that something has some feature to a greater degree than anything it is being compared to in a given context. For example, if Adam is … Wikipedia
superlative adverbs — ◊ GRAMMAR Comparative and superlative adverbs are used to say how something happens or is done compared with how it happened or was done on a different occasion. They are also used to say how something is done by one person or thing compared with … Useful english dictionary
superlative degree — noun the superlative form of an adjective or adverb fastest is the superlative of the adjective fast least famous is the superlative degree of the adjective famous most surely is the superlative of the adverb surely • Syn: ↑superlative •… … Useful english dictionary
superlative — su|per|la|tive1 [su:ˈpə:lətıv, sju: US suˈpə:r ] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: superlatif, from Late Latin superlativus, from Latin superlatus, past participle of superferre to carry above, raise high ] 1.) excellent ▪ a superlative … Dictionary of contemporary English
superlative — 1 adjective 1 excellent: a superlative performance 2 a superlative adjective or adverb expresses the highest degree of a particular quality: The superlative form of good is best . compare comparative 1 (4) 2 noun 1 the superlative the superlative … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
superlative — I UK [sʊˈpɜː(r)lətɪv] / US [sʊˈpɜrlətɪv] adjective 1) formal extremely good a superlative performance 2) linguistics a superlative adjective or adverb is one that expresses the greatest degree of a particular quality. For example the superlative… … English dictionary
superlative — su|per|la|tive1 [ su pɜrlətıv ] adjective 1. ) FORMAL extremely good: a superlative performance 2. ) LINGUISTICS a superlative adjective or adverb is one that expresses the greatest degree of a particular quality. For example the superlative form … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
superlative — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English superlatif, from Anglo French, from Late Latin superlativus, from Latin superlatus (past participle of superferre to carry over, raise high), from super + latus, past participle of ferre to carry more at… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Adverb — ExamplesSidebar|28% * The waves came in quickly over the rocks. * I found the film amazingly dull. * The meeting went well, and the directors were extremely happy with the outcome. * Crabs are known for walking sideways. * I often have eggs for… … Wikipedia
