1. comparative - Noun
2. comparative - Adjective
Of or pertaining to comparison.
Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.
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.
An equal; a rival; a compeer.
One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
Source: Webster's dictionary`faster' is the comparative of the adjective `fast' Source: Internet
`less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous' Source: Internet
`more surely' is the comparative of the adverb `surely' Source: Internet
a relative stranger Source: Internet
comparative linguistics Source: Internet
the comparative form of an adjective Source: Internet