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comparative

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a difference in amount, number, degree, or quality:

Examples:

"Fatter" is the comparative of "fat".
"More difficult" is the comparative of "difficult".
2
comparing different things:

Examples:

She's carrying out a comparative study of health in inner cities and rural areas.
3
a situation that is comfortable, free, silent, etc. when compared to another situation or what is normal:

Examples:

I enjoyed the comparative calm of his flat after the busy office.
4
relating to the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a difference in amount, number, degree, or quality:

Examples:

The comparative form of "slow" is "slower".
5
the form of an adjective or adverb that shows the thing or action described has more of the quality than some others of the same type:

Examples:

“Faster” is the comparative of “fast.”
“Better” is the comparative of “good.”
6
considering the differences between one thing and another:

Examples:

The research examined the comparative effectiveness of the two medical treatments.

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