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Comparative

Part of Speech

Adjective, Noun

Pronunciation

American English: /kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv/

British English: /kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv/

Definitions

  • (Adjective) Measured or judged by comparison; relative.
  • (Adjective) In grammar, denoting the middle degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.
  • (Noun) The comparative form of an adjective or adverb.

Usage Examples

  • "She made a comparative analysis of the two models."
  • "The word ‘bigger’ is the comparative of ‘big’."

Etymology

From Latin ‘comparativus,’ from ‘comparare’ meaning ‘to compare.’

Synonyms

  • Relative
  • Measured
  • Analogous

Antonyms

  • Absolute
  • Unrelated

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Comparativo /kom.pa.ɾaˈti.vo/
French Comparatif /kɔ̃.pa.ʁa.tif/
German Vergleichend /fɛɐ̯ˈɡlaɪçənt/
Hindi तुलनात्मक (Tulanātmaka) /tʊl.ə.nɑːt.mək/
Tamil ஒப்பீட்டு (Oppīṭṭu) /op.piː.ɖu/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv/

American English: /kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv/

Historical Usage

The word ‘comparative’ has been used in linguistic and scientific studies since the 16th century.

Cultural Nuances

Comparative analysis is essential in various academic disciplines, such as literature, sociology, and law.

More Information

The concept of comparative study has been pivotal in academic fields, helping scholars evaluate similarities and differences between various subjects.

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