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Rarecomparatives
The correct spelling is comparatives.
How to pronounce comparatives
noun
Say it like: Com-par-ati-ves
The correct spelling is comparatives. (grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more e…
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Definition
noun
- 1.(grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
- 2.(grammar) A word in the comparative form.
- 3.(chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.
- 4.An equal; a rival; a compeer.
- 5.One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
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