Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

comparative

adjective
/kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv/
Definition
related to comparing two or more things.
Examples
  • The comparative analysis showed that product A was more effective than product B.
  • In grammar, the comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two nouns.
  • Her comparative study of the two cultures revealed interesting differences.
Meaning
Comparative pertains to the act of comparing or the established differences between two or more entities.
Synonyms
  • relative
  • analogous
  • similar
  • differential