comparative

Intermediate

/kəmˈpærətɪv/

adjective
Showing how things are similar or different

comparative in a sentence

  • “He wrote a comparative study of two cities.”
  • “She did a comparative study of classical and modern art.”
  • “I'm taking a class in comparative anatomy.”
  • “A comparative analysis of the roles of women in different cultures.”

What does “comparative” mean?

comparative (adjective) means showing how things are similar or different. It is pronounced /kəmˈpærətɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "comparative" mean?
comparative (adjective) means: Showing how things are similar or different
How do you pronounce "comparative"?
"comparative" is pronounced /kəmˈpærətɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "comparative" in a sentence?
Here is "comparative" used in a sentence: He wrote a comparative study of two cities.

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