Comparative describes something that is judged in relation to something else, not on its own. In grammar, it refers to forms of adjectives or adverbs that show a higher degree, like “bigger” or “more interesting.”
From Late Latin *comparativus* “relating to comparison,” from Latin *comparare* “to compare,” from *com-* “together” + *par* “equal.” It points to setting things side by side to see differences and similarities.
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