| allometry |
the growth rate of part of an organism in comparison with the growth rate of the entire organism or some other part of it. [1/2 definitions] |
| analogy |
the process by which linguistic forms change according to existing patterns, esp. by means of comparison. [1/5 definitions] |
| comparable |
able to be compared due to having a certain amount of commonality; deserving comparison. [1/2 definitions] |
| comparative |
of or involving comparison. [4/5 definitions] |
| comparatively |
when compared with another or others; by comparison; relatively. |
| compare |
comparison. [1/5 definitions] |
| contrast |
to show a difference or differences on comparison. [1/7 definitions] |
| control |
to assure the validity of by providing a means of comparison, esp. in scientific research. [2/9 definitions] |
| cull |
to slaughter (an animal) because of weakness, disease, or inferiority in comparison with others of a group. [1/5 definitions] |
| dwarf |
to cause to appear small, by being huge in comparison. [1/7 definitions] |
| even |
to a greater degree (used as an intensive in a comparison). [1/17 definitions] |
| incommensurable |
lacking a common standard of measurement or comparison. |
| incommensurate |
lacking a common basis of comparison. [1/2 definitions] |
| incomparable |
not suitable for comparison; dissimilar. [1/2 definitions] |
| intercomparison |
combined form of comparison. |
| ipsative |
using a person's own assessment of his or her qualities, knowledge, or skills rather than using testing measures that allow comparison of an individual with others or with a set standard. (Cf. normative.) |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| measure |
to ascertain the value, strength, or quality of by comparison with a standard. [1/14 definitions] |
| model |
a standard that is suitable for or worthy of imitation or comparison. [2/14 definitions] |
| overshadow |
to diminish in comparison. [1/2 definitions] |
| positive |
in grammar, denoting the form of adjectives and adverbs that shows no comparison. (Cf. comparative, superlative.) [1/13 definitions] |