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Comparative

adjective
/kəmˈpærətɪv/

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Measured or considered by comparison; relative.

Example Sentences

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

She lives in comparative comfort after moving to the city.

Example Expressions

comparative advantage

Synonyms

relative, proportional, corresponding, measured, evaluative
Entry 1
relative, proportional, corresponding
Entry 2
relative, proportional, measured, evaluative

Antonyms

absolute, independent, unrelated, definite, fixed
Entry 1
absolute, independent, unrelated
Entry 2
absolute, definite, fixed

Collocations

comparative study, comparative analysis, comparative advantage, comparative comfort
Entry 1
comparative study, comparative analysis, comparative advantage
Entry 2
comparative study, comparative analysis, comparative comfort, comparative advantage

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continuing without pause or interruption; endless
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival

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