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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But this attitude victimizes the honorable students who don’t cheat and suffer from comparatively lower grades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
She is comparatively unknown to the public, but she may soon find herself in the spotlight.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
For California’s three public higher education systems, the picture was mostly status quo, with comparatively small levels of increased funding.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Manufacturing giant China has been comparatively sheltered from fuel shortages thanks to oil reserves and renewable energy, but local factories are picking up a ballooning raw materials bill.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
In position B the comparatively paper- thin rings disappear as they are seen edge-on.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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