[ kəm'parətɪv ]
■ adjective
1》 measured or judged by comparison; relative.
2》 involving comparison between two or more subjects or branches of science: ~ religion.
3》 Grammar (of an adjective or adverb) expressing a higher degree of a quality, but not the highest possible (e.g. braver ; more fiercely ). Contrasted with positive , superlative .