Comparative
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Comparative
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1 a.
Of or pertaining to comparison.
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2 a.
Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
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3 a.
Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.
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4 a.
Expressing a degree greater or less than the positive degree of the quality denoted by an adjective or adverb. The comparative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -er, more, or less; as, brighter, more bright, or less bright.
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5 n.
The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, stronger, wiser, weaker, more stormy, less windy, are all comparatives.
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6 n.
An equal; a rival; a compeer.
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7 n.
One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
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8 a.
Of or pertaining to comparison.
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9 a.
Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
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10 a.
Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.
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11 a.
Expressing a degree greater or less than the positive degree of the quality denoted by an adjective or adverb. The comparative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -er, more, or less; as, brighter, more bright, or less bright.
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12 n.
The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, stronger, wiser, weaker, more stormy, less windy, are all comparatives.
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13 n.
An equal; a rival; a compeer.
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14 n.
One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.