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absolute superlative in German

absolute superlative in German is Elativ, absoluter Superlativ.

absolute superlative in German

Elativ
noun
In Greek: one of the degrees of comparison in an adjective that stresses an exceptional property without making a direct comparison, its closest equivalent in English being a most important letter, a very high mountain or absolutely pure water. It is formed by adding the suffix -τατος (declined) to the adjective's nominative, neuter singular.
absoluter Superlativ
noun
In Greek: one of the degrees of comparison in an adjective that stresses an exceptional property without making a direct comparison, its closest equivalent in English being a most important letter, a very high mountain or absolutely pure water. It is formed by adding the suffix -τατος (declined) to the adjective's nominative, neuter singular.
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What is "absolute superlative" in German?

"absolute superlative" in German is Elativ, absoluter Superlativ.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "absolute superlative": Elativ, absoluter Superlativ.

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