an affix to adjectives expressing superlative degree (of the quality)
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most
adj.
1. the greatest quantity, degree or amount of, rendered in most cases by the prefix "pinaka" with the adjective or adverb, e.g. The most beautiful: Ang pinakamaganda. Also by "kaan", "kahan" plus reduplication of the root of the adjectives, e.g. Most beautiful: Kaganda-gandahan
2. the greatest number of, almost all: ang karamihan
v.
the greatest number, amount, etc.: ang pinakamalaki, ang pinakamarami adv. in or to the greatest extent: nang higit sa lahat