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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
tallest en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɔː.lɪst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈtɔ.lɪst/ (General-American)
- /ˈtɑ.lɪst/ (cot-caught-merger)
- (US) audio
- /ˈtaː.lɪst/ (Northumbria)
Meanings
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(form-of, superlative) superlative form of tall: most tall
It's not the longest or tallest viaduct in Britain, but the landscape upon which it sits makes for a stunning backdrop.
2025 October 1, Chris Howe, “Top 10: Britain's most significant rail bridges: Ribblehead Viaduct”, in RAIL, number 1045, page 57: