comparative (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Definition

Using or involving the comparison of two or more things.

Examples

• We made a comparative study of different teaching methods.

• The comparative analysis showed clear differences.

• This is a comparative report on market trends.

How to Use comparative

comparative to (prepositional phrase)

Compared with something else. — "His performance was good in comparative to last year."

in comparison with (prepositional phrase)

When compared with something else. — "In comparison with other cities, this one is very quiet."

in comparative terms (collocation)

When looking at the differences and similarities between things. — "In comparative terms, the cost of living is lower here."

Synonyms of comparative

Words with a similar meaning to comparative:

• relative
• corresponding
• parallel

Antonyms of comparative

Words with the opposite meaning to comparative:

• absolute
• independent

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