Elative (gradation)

The elative is a comparative form of the adjective. He's in German, either formally identical with the superlative, or is formed by prefixes or the adjective prefixed degree particles. By also " absolute superlative " said elative a very high degree appears outside of a settlement, while the superlative thing described always relative, so compared to other lifts out.

  • Superlative: "We work with the most advanced machines of its kind " (comparative)
  • Elative: "We work with the most modern machinery. " ( Independent of other machines, the machines are outstanding. )
  • Elative (particle ): "We are working with extremely modern machines."
  • Elative (prefix ): "We work with highly advanced machines."

Often appear in the last two forms of local dialects or sociolects Sprung words. Prefixes such as " ore ", " difficult ", " super ", " mega ", " ur ", "end ", " above " are used to form, for example, " ultra conservative ", " very rich ", " super fast "," mega full "," hilarious "," endschnell "and" fishy used ". Corresponding Intensive particles are "concrete", "full", " fat", " crass ", " ill ", " rough ", " hammer".

Even without superlative suffixes such as "most ", " sincerely ," etc. are considered Elative, but should not be confused with the Hyperlativ.

Examples of Elative: with the best will, at the slightest signs, kindly, in deepest mourning, with kindest regards, to our complete satisfaction. But " in no way " no elative, but a linguistic bloomer, because the word " no " is not an adjective, but an indefinite pronoun; " No " is not gradable.

The elative is used mainly in Arabic; here are expressed with its help, comparative and superlative.

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