what is superlative mean
A superlative is a form of an adjective or an adverb used for comparison. The superlative form of an adjective is used to show something has a quality to the greatest or least degree. The superlative form of an adverb is used to show something has performed an action to the greatest or least degree. Here are some examples of superlatives (shaded): In general, the superlative form of an adjective or adverb can be formed by: There are several spelling rules to consider though. See the table on the right. There are also a few irregular ones, and some of these are commonly used adjectives and adjectives.