comparative

Meaning of comparative in English

Adjective

US /kəmˈpɛrətɪv/ UK /kəmˈpærətɪv/

1. comparing different things to study

Let's make a comparative study of the two languages.

2. estimated by comparison

with comparative ease

3. in the form of an adjectives and adverbs, used to show an increase in quality, quantity, or intensify

The comparative form of 'fast' is 'faster'.

Noun

US /kəmˈpɛrətɪv/ UK /kəmˈpærətɪv/

1. comparative words or phrases; comparative degree

It's difficult to study comparatives in Latin.
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