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The comparative is formed with the suffix ''-iore(n)'' which replaces the adjective's final vowel. The glide ''-i-'' causes the same sound changes to labialized and coronal consonants as those experienced by Class 5 verbs. | The comparative is formed with the suffix ''-iore(n)'' which replaces the adjective's final vowel. The glide ''-i-'' causes the same sound changes to labialized and coronal consonants as those experienced by Class 5 verbs. | ||
The superlative is formed with the suffix ''-esmo(n)/a(n)''. | The superlative is formed with the suffix ''-esmo(n)/a(n)''. When an adjective's stem ends in ''-r-'' or ''-l-'', it combines with the superlative suffix to form ''-(e)rmo(n)/a(n)'' or ''-(e)lmo(n)/a(n)'' respectively (where ''-(e)-'' is added when the ''-r-'' or ''-l-'' is preceded by a consonant). | ||
Some adjectives ending in velar consonants palatalize them before the comparative and superlative suffixes, while some maintain their pronunciation. | Some adjectives ending in velar consonants palatalize them before the comparative and superlative suffixes, while some maintain their pronunciation. | ||
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Due to the above reasons, the citation form of adjectives is usually "base form, comparative, superlative". | Due to the above reasons, the citation form of adjectives is usually "base form, comparative, superlative". | ||
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