COMPARATIVE
- of the nature of comparison [adj COMPARATIVELY] / one that compares with another esp on equal footing [n -S]
- Perceptible by comparison; relative
- Of or involving comparison between two or more branches of science or subjects of study
- (of an adjective or adverb) Expressing a higher degree of a quality, but not the highest possible (e.g., braver; more fiercely)
- (of a clause) Involving comparison (e.g., their memory is not as good as it used to be)