comparative

/kəmpˈɛɹətɪv/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. relating to or based on or involving comparison
   “comparative linguistics”
2. estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete
   “a relative stranger”

noun

1. the comparative form of an adjective or adverb
   “`faster' is the comparative of the adjective `fast'”

Synonyms for comparative

• relative
• relational
• comparative degree

Words that rhyme with comparative

• imperative
• declarative