comparative
Translation
comparative, relative
Examples
She did a comparative study of different countries.
She did a comparative study of different countries.
They live in comparative comfort now.
They live in comparative comfort now.
'Better' is the comparative form of 'good'.
'Better' is the comparative form of 'good'.
Grammar Patterns
comparative ((noun)) involving comparison She did a comparative study of different countries.
comparative ((noun)) relative; measured by comparison They live in comparative comfort now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relative, respective
Etymology
From Latin 'comparativus', from 'comparare' (to compare). The suffix '-ive' indicates a quality or tendency.
Memory Tips
Relates to the act of 'compar'-ing. Think of a 'comparative study' which compares things.