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adverb
- 1. to a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively: "inflation was comparatively low"
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noun. 1. a. : one that compares with another especially on equal footing : rival. b. : one that makes witty or mocking comparisons. 2. : the comparative degree or form in a language. The comparative of tall is taller. Synonyms.
C1. as compared to something else: We couldn't afford it and yet we're comparatively well off (= we are richer than most people). Comparatively speaking, this machine is easy to use. Synonym. relatively. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Comparing and contrasting. analogy. antithesis. apple. as against idiom.
Definition of comparatively adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
C1. as compared to something else: We couldn't afford it and yet we're comparatively well off (= we are richer than most people). Comparatively speaking, this machine is easy to use. Synonym. relatively. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Comparing and contrasting. analogy. antithesis. apple. as againstidiom.
Comparatively definition: in comparison to some other person or thing, or to others in a similar category; relatively. See examples of COMPARATIVELY used in a sentence.
IPA guide. Definitions of comparatively. adverb. in a relative manner; by comparison to something else. synonyms: relatively.
COMPARATIVELY definition: in a comparative manner | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
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Define comparatively. comparatively synonyms, comparatively pronunciation, comparatively translation, English dictionary definition of comparatively. adj. 1. a. Relating to, based on, or involving comparison. b. Of or relating to the scientific or historical comparison of different phenomena,...
: when measured or judged against something else : in comparison with something else. These prices are comparatively [= relatively] high. a comparatively [= relatively] small amount. The phrase comparatively speaking is used to suggest that what is being said involves a comparison to something else.
