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What does the suffix -est mean?In: Name Origins |
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It is used to indicate the superlative in the case of adjectives (describing words).
For example:
big is an adjective
bigger is a comparative adjective
biggest is a superlative adjective
as in Asia is the biggest continent or USA is the richest country
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