ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SUPERLATIVE
From Old French superlatif, via Late Latin from Latin superlātus extravagant, from superferre to carry beyond, from super- + ferre to bear.
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Even though I believe a superlative translation can achieve timelessness, that doesn't mean I think other translators shouldn't attempt other versions. The more the better, in the end.
I am thrilled to support World of Children and its superlative efforts to fund changemakers around the world. It's a great privilege to be associated with an organization that recognizes and funds those individuals really working in the trenches, and I look forward to being part of advancing positive change for children everywhere.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUPERLATIVE»
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Superlative: Echoes of the Postmodern Condition
"Superlative" is a striking, innovative volume of verse. Harsh yet heartfelt, and indicative of the era, this superb collection is of wide themes and appeals to all.
Natalie Kristina Goldstraw, 2004
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Superlative Rolex Watches
Rolex was established in 1908, a century ago, so one hundred years have passed from that day to the publication of this volume in which the author, John Goldberger, illustrates what he considers to be the 100 most beautiful examples ever ...
John Goldberger, Giampiero Negretti, 2008
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Superlative Verbs: A Corpus-based Study of Semantic ...
[CO usbooks] V.4 Summary: profiling, metaphors, and "superlative" verbs We
hope to have shown in the course of the case studies that the particles in "
redundant" verb-particle constructions are not arbitrary. Nor are their
contributions to the ...
But what he most wants to know is why is he seeing things no one else can. And where is the song that brought them here--or its singer? Where is the Superlative Stream? *** Kerry Nietz is a refugee of the software industry.
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Grammar: A Student's Guide
SUPERLATIVE Contrasts Superlatives contrast primarily with comparatives and
the basic forms of adjectives and adverbs. The three kinds of terms make a
natural progression, as in: BASIC COMPARATIVE SUPERLATIVE big bigger tight
...
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Got Grammar Ready-to-Use Lessons and Activities That Make ...
Modifiers have three degrees: positive, comparative, and superlative. These
degrees indicate the comparison differences in modifiers. The positive degree
makes no comparison. It is simply a statement of fact. The comparative degree ...
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A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic
4.2.4 The superlative The form of the Arabic superlative adjective, which
indicates the highest degree of comparison, resembles the comparative form
3afcal Jail. There are differences, however. The superlative form is always
definite, defined ...
Comparative and superlative adjectives Adjectives can be used to show different
degrees of the quality they are describing— comparative adjectives compare two
items, while superlative adjectives tell about the highest degree; for example: ...
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Intermediate German For Dummies
The superlative form for adverbs as well as for adjectives that follow a noun in a
sentence is the following: am + adjective/adverb + -sten: Dieser Supermarkt ist
am billigsten. (This supermarket is the cheapest/most inexpensive.) Billig is the ...
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Discovering Fiction Student's Book 2: A Reader of American ...
3. Grammar: Comparative. and. Superlative. Adjectives. The story you have just
read contains many adjectives that describe the scenery, the weather, and the
characters. Adjectives have what we call the comparative degree - they compare
...
Judith Kay, Rosemary Gelshenen, 2001
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUPERLATIVE»
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The best films of 2015 (so far): A halftime report in superlatives
For now, let's just express our enthusiasm for these early-bird triumphs through the democratic art of the superlative. Every film singled out below opened in U.S. ... «A.V. Club DC, Jul 15»
Five of seven AJC softball superlative awards end in split decisions
The Pinnacle Bank 2015 All-Johnson County softball superlatives are, from left, Joshua's Brooke Blackwell, Joshua's Miranda Pruitt, Centennial's Gracie Morton, ... «Cleburne Times-Review, Jun 15»
With superlative effort, LeBron James refuses to let underdog Cavs …
OAKLAND, Calif. -- LeBron James turned a corner in the hallway under the arena and made his way to the interview room. Carefully, I might add. And gingerly. «CBSSports.com, Jun 15»
Watch Jimmy Fallon come up with hilarious Stanley Cup superlatives
Hosting his Tonight Show Wednesday night, Jimmy Fallon gave out some more superlatives for players in the Stanley Cup playoff and it was pretty funny! «SB Nation, Jun 15»
Modi Govt. practicing 'superlative opportunism': Congress
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA Government of practising 'superlative opportunism', ... «Business Standard, May 15»
Behind another superlative game by LeBron James, Cleveland …
Cleveland Cavaliers J.R. Smith (L) and James Jones celebrate their Eastern Conference Championship win. John Kuntz, Northeast Ohio Media Group. «cleveland.com, May 15»
Sociable weavers' superlative nests turn phone poles into works of …
The tiny South African songbirds build the world's biggest nests, and in doing so make the mundane magnificent. South African photographer Dillon Marsh sees ... «Treehugger, May 15»
(Credit: Northport High School)
Though it's unclear if she was officially given the Most Dramatic superlative, Northport High School Class of 1967 graduate Patti Lupone's ability to be "dramatic" ... «Newsday, May 15»
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As we draw closer to the marathon, we take a look at some of the runner superlatives — the oldest and youngest, closest and farthest away, and someone who ... «NewsOK.com, Apr 15»
Jimmy Fallon Unveils 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Superlatives
The Stanley Cup playoffs are on the horizon, meaning it's time for Jimmy Fallon's writers to go in on the most interesting faces you'll see in the postseason. «Bleacher Report, Apr 15»
