1. (a.) Relative to others; as, a comparative beginner\.

2. (a.) Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.

3. (a.) Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.

4. (a.) 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.

5. (n.) 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.

6. (n.) An equal; a rival; a compeer.

7. (n.) One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.

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