Words that Rhyme with comparative
3 Syllable Words
narrative
4 Syllable Words
imperative
Definitions of comparative
a. Of or pertaining to comparison.
a. Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
a. Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.
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.
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.
n. An equal; a rival; a compeer.
n. One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.