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Comparative

noun
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/
Word Frequency: 23.7

Definitions

1.noun(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.noun(grammar) A word in the comparative form.
3.noun(chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.
4.nounAn equal; a rival; a compeer.
5.nounOne who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
6.adjectiveOf or relating to comparison.
7.adjectiveUsing comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
"comparative anatomy"
8.adjectiveApproximated by comparison; relative.
9.adjectiveComparable; bearing comparison.

Synonyms

comparative degreerelativecomparisoncomparablecomparecomparabilityintercomparisonsimilarcorrespondingproportionatestandardizedrelevant

Rhymes With

imperativenarrativecategorical imperativehypothetical imperativecarat ofdemerit oferrata offerret of
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