comparative
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nounDefinition of COMPARATIVE
1
a : one that compares with another especially on equal footing : rival b : one that makes witty or mocking comparisons
2
: the comparative degree or form in a language
See Examples of COMPARATIVE
- “Taller” is the comparative of “tall.”
First Known Use of COMPARATIVE
15th century
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