Learn how to use the comparative “more knowledgeable” and superlative “most knowledgeable” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “acknowledgeable”?

The comparative form of “acknowledgeable” is “more knowledgeable”.

Example

She is more knowledgeable about history than I am.

Example

He became more knowledgeable about the subject after taking the course.

What is the superlative form of “acknowledgeable”?

The superlative form of “acknowledgeable” is “most knowledgeable”.

Example

Among all the candidates, she is the most knowledgeable about the industry.

Example

The professor is considered the most knowledgeable in his field.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "knowledgeable" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more knowledgeable" and "most knowledgeable" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of knowledge.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Knowledgeable" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more knowledgeable”

more informed

Used to describe someone who has a greater amount of knowledge or information.

Example

The professor is more informed about the topic than anyone else.

Used to indicate that someone has a higher level of knowledge or understanding in a particular field.

Example

The expert is more educated on the subject than the average person.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most knowledgeable”

most informed

Used to describe someone who has the highest amount of knowledge or information.

Example

The researcher is the most informed about the latest discoveries.

Used to indicate that someone has the highest level of knowledge or understanding in a particular field.

Example

The scholar is the most educated on the subject among his peers.

Using than with comparative “more knowledgeable”

When using the comparative form "more knowledgeable" to compare two people's knowledge, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more knowledgeable about history than I am." Here, "than" is used to show that her level of knowledge about history is higher than my level of knowledge.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more knowledgeable” and “most knowledgeable” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Subjects

    He is the most knowledgeable person I know when it comes to science.

    He is the most knowledgeable person I know when it comes to science.

  • 2Professions

    The lawyer is more knowledgeable about legal matters than the average person.

    The lawyer is more knowledgeable about legal matters than the average person.

  • 3Experts

    The guest speaker was more knowledgeable about the topic than the audience.

    The guest speaker was more knowledgeable about the topic than the audience.

  • 4Research

    The study provided the most knowledgeable insights into the subject.

    The study provided the most knowledgeable insights into the subject.

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