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Etymology of the English word superlative

the English word superlative
derived from the Old French word superlatif
derived from the Latin word superlativus
derived from the Latin word superlatus (exaggerated, hyperbolic)
derived from the Late Latin word superferre
derived from the Late Latin word superlatif
derived from the Latin word superlatus (exaggerated, hyperbolic)
derived from the Late Latin word superferre

Date

The earliest known usage of superlative in English dates from the 14th century.

Cognates

Dutch superlatief, French superlatif, German Superlativ, Italian superlativo, Norwegian superlativ, Spanish superlativo, Swedish superlativ

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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