Of, relating to, or using, comparison (to something else)
“A study of Canada is comparative to the extent that it engages with, tests, or applies a theory or a conceptual framework developed comparatively.”
Similar or related in comparison (to something else)
“The criminal act is comparative to other improper acts being carried out.”
True to a certain degree or extent, especially in comparison
“The task was accomplished with comparative ease.”
Having or indicating a relevant connection or dependency
(grammar) A construction showing a relative quality
“Another situation where you would not hyphenate compounded words is when the word is a comparative or superlative.”
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