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Superlatives with absolutes
Some grammarians object to the use of the superlative or comparative with
words such as full, complete, unique, or empty, which by definition already
denote either a totality, an absence, or an absolute.[1] However, such words
are routinely and frequently qualified in contemporary speech and writing.
This type of usage conveys more of a figurative than a literal meaning, since
in a strictly literal sense, something cannot be more or less unique or empty
to a greater or lesser degree. For example, in the phrase "most complete
selection of wines in the Midwest," "most complete" doesn't mean "closest to
having all elements represented", it merely connotes a well-rounded,
relatively extensive selection. Internet searches for "more complete" or
"most complete" establish the frequency of this usage with millions of
examples. Nonetheless, writers are advised to avoid this usage in formal
writing, particularly in the scientific or legal fields.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superlative
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