comparatively

Meanings

• adverb

  used to indicate that one thing is larger, better, or greater in degree or extent than another; making a comparison

• adjective, noun

  making or expressing a comparison between two or more things; showing how they are similar or different

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with comparatively
adversely , complimentarily , dearly , deliberately , desperately , deviously , dismally , disparately , easily , early , ferociously , frantically , generally , heavily , hilariously , hopefully , hospitably , humbly , impressively , indistinguishably , jovially , largely , mildly , nervously , notably , often , oppositely , precisely , primarily , profoundly , quite , remarkably , seriously , significantly , slightly , suddenly , superiorly , surprisingly , tactfully , thoroughly , tightly , together , totally , unequivocally , unexpectedly , very , vividly , voluntarily , wisely , wonderfully

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Variants

List of all variants of comparatively that leads to same result
comparative , comparatively , comparativeness , comparativenesses

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Forms

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comparatively (comparative form of comparable), comparatively (adverb form of compare)

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Etymology

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mid 15th century. Compar - 'together' + -ative - 'having, showing, or living in a state of' (comparative)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'comparatively' comes from the Latin word 'comparare', which means 'to compare'.

2. Comparatively was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. comparison: A statement or an expression that points out the similarities and differences between two or more things.

2. contrast: A statement or an expression that highlights the differences between two or more things.

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Culture

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Comparatively has been used extensively in literature to make comparisons between characters, settings, and themes. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the characters Romeo and Mercutio engage in a comparison of wit and bravery. In music, the term 'comparative musicology' refers to the study and comparison of musical structures and traditions across different cultures.

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1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two objects, one larger than the other. Now, think of the word 'comparatively'. This will help you remember that the word means 'making a comparison between two things, showing how they differ in size or quality.'

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase: 'Comparatively, I can compare apples and oranges.'

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