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superlativeness

superlativeness noun: the state or condition of being superlative.

Noun

superlativeness (uncountable)

  1. The state or condition of being superlative.
    • "I just wrote, 'Am I still the same to you, dear?' and gave him the piece of paper. He took it and seemed to read it in that dreadfully detached way he has towards everything and then very slowly and shakily—all straight lines and angles you know—he scrawled, 'Dear. Dearest,' underneath the other....1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London
    Synonyms:
    superlativity

Synonyms of superlativeness

Origin of superlativeness

From superlative + -ness.

Words formed from superlativeness

Phrases with superlativeness

Questions about superlativeness

What does superlativeness mean?
Superlativeness means the state or condition of being superlative.
What part of speech is superlativeness?
Superlativeness is a noun.

Words near superlativeness in the dictionary

  1. superlative
  2. superlative degree
  3. superlative of inferiority
  4. superlative of superiority
  5. superlatively
  6. superlativeness
  7. superlativenesses
  8. superlatives
  9. superlativity
  10. superlattice
  11. superlatticed

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