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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She was 14 in 1958 when she was cast in “The Donna Reed Show,” a comparatively unsentimental family comedy in which she provided teenage female energy of an unusually reflective sort as Mary Stone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has the best setup, with a comparatively modest valuation and expected overperformance in its networking business, they write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
These values are around average for mid-August but, given the exceptional heat experienced by many areas so far this summer, may feel comparatively cool.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The process can handle mixed plastics, operates at comparatively low temperatures, and captures most of the carbon instead of releasing it into the atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
By the time the afternoon sun lay in long, barred shadows across the road, the cat was still traveling in smooth, swift bursts, and the young dog was comparatively fresh.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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