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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Against that backdrop, older households are showing comparatively greater resilience.
From Barron's
The trip to Madrid offered last season's beaten finalists their first true test in Europe this term following four comparatively easy fixtures.
From Barron's
Security Council meeting following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement on March 25 that his country plans to deploy tactical, comparatively short-range and small-yield nuclear weapons in Belarus.
From Seattle Times
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced last week that his country intended to deploy tactical, comparatively short-range and small-yield nuclear weapons in Belarus.
From Washington Times
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this week that his country intended to deploy tactical, comparatively short-range and small-yield nuclear weapons in Belarus, its neighbor and ally.
From Seattle Times
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