comparative

adj. pertaining to comparison; relative; using comparison; of the comparative degree (Grammar)

n. comparative degree (Grammar)

In grammar, the comparative is the form of an adjective or adverb which denotes the degree or grade by which a person, thing, or other entity has a property or quality greater or less in extent than that of another. See comparison.The structure of a comparative consists normally of the positive form of the adjective or adverb, plus the suffix -er, or (especially in the case of longer words) the modifier "more" (or "less") before the adjective or adverb. The form is usually completed by "than" and the noun which is being compared, e.g. "he is taller than his father is", or "the village is less picturesque than the town nearby is".
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adj. comparative

adj. comparative, of the comparative degree (Grammar)

(n.)
The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, stronger, wiser, weaker, more stormy, less windy, are all comparatives.
  

(n.)
One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
  

(n.)
An equal; a rival; a compeer.
  

(a.)
Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
  

(a.)
Of or pertaining to comparison.
  

(a.)
Expressing a degree greater or less than the positive degree of the quality denoted by an adjective or adverb. The comparative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -er, more, or less; as, brighter, more bright, or less bright.
  

(a.)
Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.