Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

comparatively-weak

Adjective

/kəmˈpærətɪvli wiːk/

Definition

Lacking strength or effectiveness when compared to something else.

Examples

The student’s understanding of the subject was comparatively weak compared to her peers.
In the debate, his arguments seemed comparatively weak against those of the opponent.
Although the team’s performance was good, it was comparatively weak in the league compared to last year.

Meaning

Referring to a level of strength or effectiveness that is lower than that of another thing or standard, often used in contexts like physics, discussions of skills, resources, or arguments.