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comparative
[kuhm-par-uh-tiv]
adjective
of or relating to comparison.
proceeding by, founded on, or using comparison as a method of study.
comparative anatomy.
estimated by comparison; not positive or absolute; relative.
a comparative newcomer in politics;
to live in comparative luxury.
Grammar.being, noting, or pertaining to the intermediate degree of the comparison of adjectives, as better and more beautiful, the comparative forms of good and beautiful, and of adverbs, as nearer and more carefully, the comparative forms of near and carefully.
noun
the comparative degree.
a form in the comparative.
comparative
/ əˈæəɪ /
adjective
denoting or involving comparison
comparative literature
judged by comparison; relative
a comparative loss of prestige
grammar denoting the form of an adjective that indicates that the quality denoted is possessed to a greater extent. In English the comparative form of an adjective is usually marked by the suffix -er or the word more Compare positive superlative
noun
the comparative form of an adjective
comparative
A form of an adjective indicating a greater degree of the quality that the adjective describes. Better is the comparative form of good; faster is the comparative form of fast; bluer is the comparative form of blue; more charming is the comparative form of charming. (Compare superlative.)
Other 51Թ Forms
- comparatively adverb
- comparativeness noun
- dzˈ貹پ adverb
- dzˈ貹پԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of comparative1
Example Sentences
There, his star pupil could train with the comparative reduction in decibels down to a 747 on takeoff.
Most of the world still believes in comparative advantage.
The number of children in poverty in the UK has reached its highest level since comparative records began in 2002.
What does the empirical research tell us about the comparative outcomes of charter schools versus public schools?
He says that Canada should focus on "those industries where we have a comparative advantage", which he says include renewable energy and processing steel and aluminium.
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