1. involving comparison between two or more things
2. measured or judged by comparing with something else
3. expressing a higher degree of a quality than the positive form of an adjective or adverb
Usage: grammar

1. the comparative form of an adjective or adverb
Usage: grammar

Examples

• The study used a comparative analysis of crime rates in different cities.
• She has comparative experience in both fields.
• The comparative form of ‘good’ is ‘better’.
• In comparative terms, the new policy is more effective.
• The word ‘faster’ is a comparative.
• Comparative literature examines works from different cultures.
• The results show comparative improvement over last year.