comparative
/kəmˈpæɹətɪv/ adjectif B2En français : comparatif
- Of or relating to comparison. · He gave us a comparative example to illustrate how the human mind works.
- Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it. · A comparative study between Homo Sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis.· comparative anatomy
- Approximated by comparison; relative. · I've passed the test with comparative ease.
Dans la bibliothèque
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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