superlative vs level

level vs superlative

superlative and level both are nouns.

superlative and level both are adjectives.

superlative is not a verb while level is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
superlative	Yes	Yes	No	No
level	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, level is a hypernym of superlative; that is, level is a word with a broader meaning than superlative:

superlative: the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
level: a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

Other hypernyms of superlative include degree, point, stage.

superlative (noun)	level (noun)
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)	indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb	a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development	a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
	a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
	height above ground
	an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
	a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

superlative (adjective)	level (adjective)
highest in quality	of the score in a contest
	being on a precise horizontal plane
	not showing abrupt variations
	having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
	oriented at right angles to the plumb

superlative (verb)	level (verb)
	become level or even
	talk frankly with; lay it on the line
	direct into a position for use
	aim at
	make level or straight
	tear down so as to make flat with the ground

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