Comparative

Of or pertaining to comparison.

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

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

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.

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.

An equal; a rival; a compeer.

One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.

estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete; "a relative stranger"

relating to or based on or involving comparison; "comparative linguistics"; "the comparative form of an adjective"

the comparative form of an adjective or adverb; "‘faster’ is the comparative of the adjective ‘fast’"; "‘less famous’ is the comparative degree of the adjective ‘famous’"; "‘more surely’ is the comparative of the adverb ‘surely’"