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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. Compare positive ( def 21 ), superlative ( def 2 ).
noun
- the comparative degree.
- a form in the comparative.
comparative
/ kəmˈpærətɪv /
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 .)
Derived Forms
- comˈparatively, adverb
- comˈparativeness, noun
Other Words From
- com·par·a·tive·ly adverb
- com·par·a·tive·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of comparative1
Example Sentences
To evaluate evolutionary trends, the researchers applied phylogenetic comparative methods to assess phenotypic and lineage diversification, while disparity analyses quantified the extent of morphological variation across anglerfish clades and habitats.
One classic argument for agricultural trade liberalization is to let countries exploit their comparative advantages and grow what they grow best.
As a result, Huel has been ordered to take down the banned ad and was warned about making general health claims and comparative price claims.
The filing also claims Sánchez’s book “contains over 60% of similar content and story as the book concept Plaintiff had shared with Defendant,” according to a “comparative analysis” of the two works.
“Google manipulates its results to promote its own local search offerings above those of its rivals, regardless of the comparative poorer quality of its own properties,” a post on Yelp’s website about the suit reads.
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