English Dictionary

Of or pertaining to comparison.
Source : opted (30720)  - auto

Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
Source : opted (30721)  - auto

Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.
Source : opted (30722)  - auto

Expressing a degree greater or less than the positive degree of the quality denoted by an adjective or adverb. The comparative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -er, more, or less; as, brighter, more bright, or less bright.
Source : opted (30723)  - auto

The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, stronger, wiser, weaker, more stormy, less windy, are all comparatives.
Source : opted (30724)  - auto

An equal; a rival; a compeer.
Source : opted (30725)  - auto

One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
Source : opted (30726)  - auto