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superlation

superlation noun: excessive exaltation.

Noun

superlation (plural superlations)

  1. (obsolete) excessive exaltation.
    • he gave such a studied glosse and superlation to the Text.1647, George Buck, The History of the Life and Reigne of Richard The Third

Forms of superlation

pluralsuperlations

Origin of superlation

From Latin superlatio. See superlative.

Questions about superlation

What does superlation mean?
Superlation means excessive exaltation.
What part of speech is superlation?
Superlation is a noun.
What is the plural of superlation?
The plural of superlation is superlations.

Words near superlation in the dictionary

  1. superlain
  2. superlarge
  3. superlaryngeal
  4. superlaser
  5. superlasers
  6. superlation
  7. superlations
  8. superlative
  9. superlative degree
  10. superlative of inferiority
  11. superlative of superiority

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