Appendix:Glossary: Difference between revisions

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: An {{glossary|inflection}}, or different form, of a '''{{glossary|comparable}}''' adjective showing a relative quality, used to express a {{glossary|superlative}} that cannot be exceeded, having the sense ''as [adjective] as possible'' or ''very/absolutely/completely [adjective]''. (See also ''{{glossary|comparative}}'', ''{{glossary|superlative}}'' and ''{{glossary|degrees of comparison}}''.) It usually contrasts with {{glossary|relative superlative}}.
: An {{glossary|inflection}}, or different form, of a '''{{glossary|comparable}}''' adjective showing a relative quality, used to express a {{glossary|superlative}} that cannot be exceeded, having the sense ''as [adjective] as possible'' or ''very/absolutely/completely [adjective]''. (See also ''{{glossary|comparative}}'', ''{{glossary|superlative}}'' and ''{{glossary|degrees of comparison}}''.) It usually contrasts with {{glossary|relative superlative}}.


; {{anchor|adjective}}adjective
; {{anchor|adjective|adjective}}
: A word like {{eng|big}} or {{eng|childish}} that usually serves to modify a {{glossary|noun}}.
: A word like {{eng|big}} or {{eng|childish}} that usually serves to modify a {{glossary|noun}}.