comparatively
Americanadverb
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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.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of comparatively
Example Sentences
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The wave of chip enthusiasm lifted a comparatively nascent company to a big-time debut in public markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Despite the comparatively strong improvement, the results remain a work in progress: L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
She is comparatively unknown to the public, but she may soon find herself in the spotlight.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“Recall that the same pattern was in place in early January and it ended in a selloff—albeit a comparatively brief one,” Lyngen added.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
In Iowa, a state that is flat and stratigraphically uneventful, it tends to be comparatively serene.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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