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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or involving comparison.
He took a class in comparative literature to learn about stories from many cultures. |
| definition 2: |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative.
I've played the piano for four years, but next to a professional, I'm a comparative beginner.- synonyms:
- relative
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| definition 3: |
of or describing the form of adjectives and adverbs that indicate that one is talking about a greater degree of some quality.
"Newer" and "more patiently" are the comparative forms of "new" and "patiently." |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the comparative degree, or a form or word of this degree. (Compare with "superlative.")
The words "better" and "faster" are comparatives.
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| derivation: |
comparatively (adv.) |
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