comparatively

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee]

adverb

1. in comparison to some other person or thing, or to others in a similar category; relatively.

   Their hamburger was large, flavorful, and served with a decent number of onion rings, for a comparatively low price.

2. in a way that uses or proceeds by comparison.

   The aim of this study is to comparatively examine sun exposure and sun protection behaviors of young children in two urban settings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of comparatively¹

comparative ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

It is just their pockets are comparatively shallow.

From BBC

Importantly, for many of America's biggest media companies, news and late-night programming tends to represent a comparatively small part of their overall business, which can extend to movies, amusement parks and internet service.

From BBC

Plus, while comparatively moderate for immigration policy, many of the Dignity Act’s provisions are still more liberal than the current conservative majority is likely to accept.

From Salon

Still, according to research, we did comparatively well.

From BBC

Improving the scheduling of required courses seems a comparatively simple way for universities to raise student success rates, Mumford said.

From Los Angeles Times