Comparative

Definitions

1. The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing two entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the comparative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -er or the word more (e.g. bigger, more fully); the comparative of equality, by adding the word as (e.g. as big, as fully); the comparative of inferiority, by adding the word less (e.g. less big, less fully).
2. An adjective or adverb in the comparative degree.
3. Data used to make a comparison.
   in-plural
4. An equal; a rival; a compeer.
   obsolete
5. One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
   obsolete

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Examples

“Investment ratios are positive. Comparative or trend data are required to draw⟳ final conclusions. The absence of comparatives and trend data constrains the conclusions.”

“Gerrard ever was / His full comparative.”

“Every beardless vain comparative.”

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