English dictionary
comparative
/k/@/m'p/&/r/@/t/I/v/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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relating to or based on or involving comparison
ExamplesComparative linguistics.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to comparison.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the comparative form of an adjective or adverb
Examples`faster' is the comparative of the adjective `fast'.
`less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous'.
`more surely' is the comparative of the adverb `surely'.
Synonyms comparative degreeSource: WordNet 3.0
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The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, <i>stronger</i>, <i>wiser</i>, <i>weaker</i>, <i>more stormy</i>, <i>less windy</i>, are all <i>comparatives</i>.
Source: webster1913