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      comparative
      noun
      (grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing two entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the comparative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -er or the word more (e.g. bigger, more fully); the comparative of equality, by adding the word as (e.g. as big, as fully); the comparative of inferiority, by adding the word less (e.g. less big, less fully).
      (grammar) An adjective or adverb in the comparative degree.
      (chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.
      (obsolete) An equal; a rival; a compeer.
      (obsolete) 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.
      Approximated by comparison; relative.
      (obsolete) Comparable; bearing comparison.
      Roots
      parpar- · Latin · equal, peer
      Synonyms for comparative
      relativeadjcomparableadjcorrelativen
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