Superlatif
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
AdjectiveAdjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
A linguistic degree of comparison expressing the “highest” or most extreme quality or state among a group.
Synonyms & Variants
maha
A prefix used to express 'great' or 'most', usually in religious contexts or titles.
paling
The primary grammatical marker to form superlative meaning.
pol
A colloquial term derived from Javanese to express the maximum limit or highest degree.
ter-
Formal affixation to indicate superlative degree on adjectives.
teramat
An emphatic form expressing an extraordinary degree or beyond normal limits.
terbaik
A practical application of the superlative concept in Indonesian.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is derived from the Latin superlativus meaning to lift above others. In Indonesian grammar, this function is typically marked by the prefix ter- or the use of the word “paling”. Sociolinguistically, the use of this term in formal conversation indicates the speaker's intellectuality or academic background. It is frequently used in text analysis or literary criticism to describe an exaggerated style of language.
Real-world Usage
Penulis itu sering menggunakan kata sifat superlatif untuk memberikan penekanan emosional pada naskahnya.
English Translation
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