-τατος
Greek
Suffix
-τατος • (-tatos)
- Added to most adjectives to form the absolute superlative.
- σοφός (sofós, “wise”) + -τατος (-tatos) → σοφότατος (sofótatos, “very wise”)
- βαθύς (vathýs, “deep”) + -τατος (-tatos) → βαθύτατος (vathýtatos, “very deep”)
Usage notes
- For relative superlative see -τερος
Derived terms
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Related terms
- -τατα (-tata, suffix for superlative degree of adverbs)
- -τερος (-teros, suffix for comparative degree)