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Learn how to use the comparative “more cyclostomous” and superlative “most cyclostomous” 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 “cyclostomous”?

The comparative form of “cyclostomous” is “more cyclostomous”.

Example

The lamprey is more cyclostomous than the hagfish.

The lamprey is more cyclostomous than the hagfish.

Example

The jawless fish are more cyclostomous than the cartilaginous fish.

The jawless fish are more cyclostomous than the cartilaginous fish.

What is the superlative form of “cyclostomous”?

The superlative form of “cyclostomous” is “most cyclostomous”.

Example

Among all the jawless fish, the lamprey is the most cyclostomous.

Among all the jawless fish, the lamprey is the most cyclostomous.

Example

The hagfish is considered the most cyclostomous of all vertebrates.

The hagfish is considered the most cyclostomous of all vertebrates.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Cyclostomous" does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more cyclostomous”

Used to describe organisms that lack jaws.

Example

Lampreys are more jawless than sharks.

Lampreys are more jawless than sharks.

Used to indicate that something is more ancient or less developed.

Example

Hagfish are more primitive than bony fish.

Hagfish are more primitive than bony fish.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most cyclostomous”

Used to describe organisms that lack jaws to the greatest extent.

Example

Lampreys are the most jawless of all fish.

Lampreys are the most jawless of all fish.

Used to indicate that something is the most ancient or least developed.

Example

Hagfish are the most primitive of all vertebrates.

Hagfish are the most primitive of all vertebrates.

Using than with comparative “more cyclostomous”

When using the comparative form "more cyclostomous" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The lamprey is more cyclostomous than the hagfish." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of lacking jaws in the "lamprey" is higher than the level of lacking jaws in the "hagfish."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    Lampreys are more cyclostomous than sharks.

    Lampreys are more cyclostomous than sharks.

  • 2Vertebrates

    Hagfish are the most cyclostomous of all vertebrates.

    Hagfish are the most cyclostomous of all vertebrates.

  • 3Evolution

    Jawless fish are more cyclostomous than cartilaginous fish.

    Jawless fish are more cyclostomous than cartilaginous fish.

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