The megalative degree is the second-order form of the
superlative and is applied to the inflexional form of an
adjective or adverb as the superlative would be. It is formed by
cascading a superlative forming determiner (such as 'most') with
the compound superlative form of an adjective (such as
'happiest'). Alternatively it may be formed by appending a
superlative forming suffix (such as '-est') to an adjective that
is already declined in the superlative degree.  Whilst often
regarded as grammatically incorrect, the megalative degree is
commonly used when comparing a number of things to express a
higher degree of the quality or attribute in a simple word than
the superlative would alone. "That's the most happiest I've ever
seen him." (the phrase 'most happiest' is a compound megalative)
"She gave the bestest brain I've ever had." (the word 'bestest'
is declined in the megalative degree) by perror March 19, 2010
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