COMPARATIVE

/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/

Scrabble

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C(3) O(1) M(3) P(3) A(1) R(1) A(1) T(1) I(1) V(4) E(1)

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Definition

/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/

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.
(grammar) A word in the comparative form.
(chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.
An equal; a rival; a compeer.
One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.

adjective

Of or relating to comparison.
Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
“comparative anatomy”
Approximated by comparison; relative.
Comparable; bearing comparison.