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

The primary reason black residents weren’t disproportionately likely to be crime victims—despite this high rate of intraracial crime—is that there are comparatively few crimes committed against black victims by white offenders.

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Elevated rates mean yields on cash are comparatively high relative to other assets.

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Citizens Bank Park was a madhouse in Game 1, but the crowd for Game 2 was comparatively toned down.

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It is just their pockets are comparatively shallow.

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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.

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