comparative

The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing two entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the comparative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -er or the word more (e.g. bigger, more fully); the comparative of equality, by adding the word as (e.g. as big, as fully); the comparative of inferiority, by adding the word less (e.g. less big, less fully).

An adjective or adverb in the comparative degree.

[in the plural] Data used to make a comparison.

(no longer used) An equal; a rival; a compeer.

(no longer used) One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.

Of or relating to comparison.

Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.

Approximated by comparison; relative.

(no longer used) Comparable; bearing comparison.