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comparative

UK
/kəmˈpærətɪv/
US
/kəmˈpɛrətɪv/

Translations

comparativenoun
comparatives
pl
UK
/kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv/
US
/kəmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv/
Additional translations
сравнительный анализ
сопоставление
Synonyms
differentiation
contrast
analogy
comparison
comparativeadjective
more comparative
Comp.
most comparative
Super.
UK
/kəmˈpærətɪv/
US
/kəmˈpɛrətɪv/
The study provided a comparative analysis of the two methods.
Исследование предоставило сравнительный анализ двух методов.
Additional translations
сопоставительный
относительный
Synonyms
relative
analogous
correlative
similar
proportional

Definitions

comparativenoun
A form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two things, typically ending in '-er' or using 'more'.
In the sentence 'She is taller than her brother,' 'taller' is the comparative form of 'tall'.
A comparison or comparative statement, especially one presenting data for different periods, items, or entities.
The quarterly comparative shows a marked improvement in profits.
comparativeadjective
Relating to or involving comparison between two or more things.
The comparative analysis of the two novels revealed striking similarities.
Estimated by comparison; relative.
The comparative ease of the task made it more appealing to the team.
Pertaining to the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a higher degree of the quality than the positive form, often ending in '-er' or using 'more'.
In the sentence 'She is taller than her brother,' 'taller' is the comparative form of 'tall.'
Of an academic field or approach that systematically compares different items, disciplines, or cultures.
After earning her PhD, she began teaching comparative literature at the university.
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