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comparative
adjective(com-par-a-tive)
of, relating to, or constituting the degree of comparison in a language that denotes increase in the quality, quantity, or relation expressed by an adjective or adverb
comparative
adjective(com-par-a-tive)
considered as if in comparison to something else as a standard not quite attained : relative
comparative
adjective(com-par-a-tive)
characterized by systematic comparison especially of likenesses and dissimilarities
comparative
noun(com-par-a-tive)
one that compares with another especially on equal footing : rival
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noun(com-par-a-tive)
one that makes witty or mocking comparisons
comparative
noun(com-par-a-tive)
the comparative degree or form in a language

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