Definitions for "Comparative"
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.
Examining in order to observe resemblances or differences characterised by the systematic comparison of phenomena, e.g., comparative linguistics.
Keywords:  compeer, rival, equal
An equal; a rival; a compeer.
Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
having significance only in relation to something else; "a comparative newcomer"
Keywords:  pertaining
Of or pertaining to comparison.
Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.
a phrase comparing two or more things
market analysis A listing of recent home sales in the neighborhood, used as a basis for price comparison. This is prepared by a real estate agent. Also known as a "comp."
Keywords:  wit, affects, makes, one
One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.