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Meaning of comparative
The primary meaning of "comparative" is related to the act of comparing or the state of being compared.
Etymology of comparative
The word "comparative" comes from the Old French word "comparatif", which is derived from the Latin word "comparativus", meaning "of or pertaining to comparison"
The Latin word "comparativus" is derived from "comparare", which means "to compare"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of comparing or the state of being compared
Synonyms
relative
analogous
similar
corresponding
parallel
related
equivalent
proportional
contrasting
contrastive
relational
associational
correlative
reciprocal
mutual
respective
proportional
fractional
percentage
relative
ratios
proportionalities
equivalents
likenesses
parallels
analogies
comparisons
contrasts
correlations
relationships
associations
affinities
likenings
matchings
equalizations
standardizations
Definitions
- Relating to or based on comparison
- * Used for comparing different things
- * Grammar: relating to or denoting a degree of comparison, especially the degree that indicates a greater or lesser quality, amount, or degree
Usage Examples
- The comparative study of languages reveals interesting similarities and differences
- * The company's sales have increased in comparative terms, but decreased in absolute terms
- * The new policy has been introduced on a comparative basis, to see how it works in different areas
Antonyms
absolute
complete
total
entire
whole
utter
perfect
complete
finished
concluded
unconditional
unrestricted
unlimited
unrestrained
unqualified
unreserved
categorical
definitive
outright
thorough
exhaustive