comparative
|com-par-a-tive|
B2
/kəmˈpærətɪv/
in a manner of comparison
Etymology
Etymology Information
'comparative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'comparativus', where 'comparare' meant 'to compare'.
Historical Evolution
'comparativus' transformed into the Old French word 'comparatif', and eventually became the modern English word 'comparative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to comparison', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses a higher degree of the quality than the positive form, but not as high as the superlative.
'Better' is the comparative of 'good'.
Synonyms
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