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==References == | <p> '''(1):''' (a.) Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state. </p> <p> '''(2):''' (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. </p> <p> '''(3):''' (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. </p> <p> '''(4):''' (n.) An equal; a rival; a compeer. </p> <p> '''(5):''' (a.) [[Proceeding]] from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy. </p> <p> '''(6):''' (a.) Of or pertaining to comparison. </p> <p> '''(7):''' (n.) One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:03, 13 October 2021
Comparative [1]
(1): (a.) Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.
(2): (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.
(3): (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.
(4): (n.) An equal; a rival; a compeer.
(5): (a.) Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
(6): (a.) Of or pertaining to comparison.
(7): (n.) One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
