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comparison
[kuhm-par-uh-suhn]
noun
the act of comparing.
the state of being compared.
a likening; illustration by similitude; comparative estimate or statement.
Rhetoric.the considering of two things with regard to some characteristic that is common to both, as the likening of a hero to a lion in courage.
capability of being compared or likened.
Synonyms: , ,Grammar.
the function of an adverb or adjective that is used to indicate degrees of superiority or inferiority in quality, quantity, or intensity.
the patterns of formation involved therein.
the degrees of a particular word, displayed in a fixed order, as mild, milder, mildest, less mild, least mild.
comparison
/ əˈæɪə /
noun
the act or process of comparing
the state of being compared
comparable quality or qualities; likeness
there was no comparison between them
a rhetorical device involving comparison, such as a simile
Also called: degrees of comparison.grammar the listing of the positive, comparative, and superlative forms of an adjective or adverb
to be sufficiently similar in class or range to be compared with (something else), esp favourably
Other 51Թ Forms
- intercomparison noun
- precomparison noun
- recomparison noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of comparison1
Example Sentences
GEL said direct comparisons between the UK and Guernsey were "challenging due to the different tariff structures and pricing models" as well as "the relative economies of scale".
Grand Central Market, she said, seemed slow in comparison with her previous visits.
Yes, it's a comparison of women to dogs.
The Club World Cup by comparison will have 16 fewer teams, 41 fewer games, will be played entirely in the U.S. and will use only five World Cup stadiums.
One apparent difference makes the comparison even more revealing.
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