COMPARATIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMPARATIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “comparative”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “comparative” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Comparative” are: relative, qualified, modified, comparative degree

Comparative as a Noun

Definitions of "Comparative" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “comparative” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The middle degree of comparison.
• A comparative adjective or adverb.
• The comparative form of an adjective or adverb.

Synonyms of "Comparative" as a noun (1 Word)

comparative degree

The comparative form of an adjective or adverb.

Usage Examples of "Comparative" as a noun

• `more surely' is the comparative of the adverb `surely.
• `faster' is the comparative of the adjective `fast.
• `less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous.

Comparative as an Adjective

Definitions of "Comparative" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “comparative” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Relating to or based on or involving comparison.
• Estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete.
• (of a clause) involving comparison (e.g. he's not as good as he was).
• Measured or judged by estimating the similarity or dissimilarity between one thing and another; relative.
• Involving the systematic observation of the similarities or dissimilarities between two or more branches of science or subjects of study.
• (of an adjective or adverb) expressing a higher degree of a quality, but not the highest possible (e.g. braver; more fiercely).

Synonyms of "Comparative" as an adjective (3 Words)

modified	Changed in form or character. Their modified stand made the issue more acceptable.
qualified	Holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill. I was less well qualified than almost anyone present to recollect the olden days.
relative	Of a clause attached to an antecedent by a relative word. The relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known.

Usage Examples of "Comparative" as an adjective

• Comparative religion.
• He returned to the comparative comfort of his own home.

Associations of "Comparative" (30 Words)

analysis	The identification and measurement of the chemical constituents of a substance or specimen. His physician recommended psychoanalysis.
better	Changed for the better in health or fitness. His account can hardly be bettered.
comparatively	In a relative manner; by comparison to something else. Inflation was comparatively low.
contrast	To show differences when compared; be different. In contrast to.
counterpoint	Add counterpoint to a melody. The yarn s fanciful excesses are counterpointed with some sharp and unsentimental dialogue.
developmental	Of or relating to or constituting development. Developmental psychology.
enhance	Make better or more attractive. This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat.
evaluative	Exercising or involving careful evaluations. The literary judge uses many evaluative terms.
evolutionary	Relating to a pattern of movements or manoeuvres. Chance enters into the evolutionary process in the form of naturally occurring random mutations.
fix	Make fixed stable or stationary. The rent will be fixed at 300 a month.
genetics	The genetic properties or features of an organism, characteristic, etc. The effects of family genetics on the choice of career.
inexperience	Lack of experience. Procedural inexperience created difficulties.
informality	Relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or nature; absence of formality. There is a laid back informality to the food.
intensify	Make more intense, stronger, or more marked. The dispute began to intensify.
kin	Animals or plants that are related to a particular species or kind. He s kin.
kinsfolk	People descended from a common ancestor.
kith	One’s friends, acquaintances, and relations. A widow without kith or kin.
nepotism	The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. His years in office were marked by corruption and nepotism.
nicety	A detail or aspect of polite social behaviour. She prided herself on her nicety of pronunciation.
proportional	(of a variable quantity) having a constant ratio to another quantity. The punishment ought to be proportional to the crime.
proportionate	Being in due proportion. Proportionate representation of a minority group.
psychologist	A scientist trained in psychology. A leading child psychologist.
relative	A relative pronoun determiner or adverb. A relative stranger.
research	Engaged in or intended for research. The student researched the history of that word.
robotics	The area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots. Civilian research on robotics is advancing swiftly.
significantly	In a significant manner. Significantly he has refused to give a straight answer to this question.
superiority	The state of being superior. He hated the white man s superiority and condescension.
technological	Relating to or using technology. A technological civilization.
tradeoff	An exchange that occurs as a compromise. I faced a tradeoff between eating and buying my medicine.
worse	Changed for the worse in health or fitness. It is worse to intend harm than to be indifferent.