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what's the superlative of little?
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Littlest.
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just a question to Ouisch....isnt it little-less-least?
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just a question to Ouisch....isnt it little-less-least?
Perhaps I misunderstood the original question...I thought the OP was reffering to little - littler - littlest.


"Little" is a descrptive adjective that usually refers to size or stature. "Less" and "least" are comparitive adjectives that usually refer to amounts.
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