Meaning

• (grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.

• (grammar) A word in the comparative form.

• (chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.

• An equal; a rival; a compeer.

• One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.

Meaning

• Of or relating to comparison.

• Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.

  "comparative anatomy"

• Approximated by comparison; relative.

• Comparable; bearing comparison.