comparatively
Americanadverb
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in comparison to some other person or thing, or to others in a similar category; relatively.
Their hamburger was large, flavorful, and served with a decent number of onion rings, for a comparatively low price.
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in a way that uses or proceeds by comparison.
The aim of this study is to comparatively examine sun exposure and sun protection behaviors of young children in two urban settings.
Etymology
Origin of comparatively
Example Sentences
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Perhaps surprisingly, Germany also have comparatively fewer minutes in their projected starting side.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Still, 150-plus investigations into insider trading is comparatively few in comparison with the 54 million to 88 million transactions per month Kalshi saw in the first quarter, according to data from Dune.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
This comparatively muted response raises legitimate questions about the stock’s staying power.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
But this attitude victimizes the honorable students who don’t cheat and suffer from comparatively lower grades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Other clusters with a far more disordered geometry have, comparatively, many more spirals and irregulars.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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