Comparative

usgb/kəmˈpærətɪv/
adjective

Used for comparing two things to show how they are different.

She's much better at math than me, by comparative standards.
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Often appears as...

  • comparative study
  • comparative analysis
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Comparison Basis

Indicates the specific characteristic being used to show differences between two things.

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On a comparative basis, the climate in California is drier than in Florida.
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Softening Criticism

Used to express criticism in a less direct or softer manner.

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Comparatively speaking, his performance is not on par with the rest of the team.
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