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comparative (A2)

カタカナ: コンパラティヴ

IPA: /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Using or involving the comparison of two or more things.

意味: 2つ以上のものを比較することに関係している、またはそれらを用いるさま。

We made a comparative study of different teaching methods. — We made a comparative study of different teaching methods.
The comparative analysis showed clear differences. — The comparative analysis showed clear differences.
This is a comparative report on market trends. — This is a comparative report on market trends.

Japanese translations of Comparative:

comparative to (prepositional phrase): Compared with something else. — "His performance was good 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."