definition of the word comparative

Originated 1400–50 from late Middle English comparative, from Latin comparativus, equivalent to comparatus from comparare (“‘to compare’”) + -ive from Latin -ivus.

• (UK, US) IPA: /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/, SAMPA: /k@m"p{r.@.tIv/

comparative (comparative more comparative, superlative most comparative)

1. Of or related to comparison.
2. Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
3. Approximated by comparison; relative.

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