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comparative
01
evaluated in relation to another thing, considering their similarities or differences
Examples
She found the comparative ease of the new software refreshing compared to the old one.
02
relating to or including the evaluation of similarities and differences between two or more things
Examples
The comparative study revealed significant differences in the teaching methods used across various schools.
03
(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate a difference in degree, quality, size, etc.
Examples
To form a comparative adjective, you often add ' -er' to the end of the base adjective or use ' more' before it.
The comparative
01
the form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two entities in degree, amount, or quality
Examples
" Bigger " is the comparative of " big. "
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