comparative
/kəmˈpæɹətɪv/ noun A2- The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing two entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the comparative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -er or the word more (e.g. bigger, more fully); the comparative of equality, by adding the word as (e.g. as big, as fully); the comparative of inferiority, by adding the word less (e.g. less big, less fully).
- An adjective or adverb in the comparative degree.
- Data used to make a comparison.
Plural comparatives
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As Josie was not “speaking” to Jane just then she had to subside into comparative harmlessness.
“By all means,” cried Bingley; “let us hear all the particulars, not forgetting their comparative height and size, for that will have more weight in the argument, Miss Bennet, than you may be aware of.
My watchfulness has been effectual; and though I should certainly be a more interesting object to all my acquaintance, were I distractedly in love with him, I cannot say that I regret my comparative insignificance.
“And of your infliction,” cried Elizabeth, with energy; “You have reduced him to his present state of poverty--comparative poverty.
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