English · Adjectives
most powerful
/məʊst ˈpaʊərfʊl/
[/məʊst ˈpaʊərfʊl/]
superlative of powerful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'powerful', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
It is the most powerful computer in the lab.
It is the most powerful computer in the lab.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'powerful' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.