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comparative

/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/
noun
  1. (grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.

  2. (grammar) A word in the comparative form.

  3. (chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.

Synonymscomparative degree
adjective
  1. Of or relating to comparison.

  2. Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.

    "comparative anatomy"

  3. Approximated by comparison; relative.

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