Comparatively: meaning, definitions and examples
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comparatively
[ ˈkəm.pər.ə.tɪv.li ]
in comparison
To a certain extent or degree; relatively.
Synonyms
comparably, fairly, moderately, relatively.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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comparatively |
Use this word when you are making a comparison between two things or situations, showing that one is better or worse to some degree.
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relatively |
Use this word when comparing one thing to another, often to show that something is true to a greater or lesser extent.
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fairly |
Use this word to express a moderate degree of something, often slightly less strong than 'very'.
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moderately |
This word is used to describe something that is neither too much nor too little, but balanced and within reasonable limits.
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comparably |
This word is used to indicate that two things are similar or on the same level in a certain aspect.
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Examples of usage
- He is comparatively young for a CEO.
- She is comparatively more experienced in this field.
- The company is doing well, comparatively speaking.
- We are still in a good position, comparatively.
in comparison to something else
Used to compare one thing to another.
Synonyms
comparably, fairly, moderately, relatively.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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comparatively |
Use when comparing two or more things, showing that something is true to a lesser extent than something else.
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relatively |
Use when saying something is true in comparison with other similar things, often implying a certain degree but not absolute.
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fairly |
Use to express that something is true to a certain but not very great extent; often implies balance or justice.
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moderately |
Use when describing something that is within a middle range or not extreme.
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comparably |
Use when showing that two things are similar or almost equal in some way.
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Examples of usage
- This new model is comparatively faster than the previous one.
- The new regulations are comparatively stricter than the old ones.
- Her performance this year is comparatively better than last year.
- The prices are comparatively higher now.
Translations
Translations of the word "comparatively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comparativamente
🇮🇳 तुलनात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 vergleichsweise
🇮🇩 secara komparatif
🇺🇦 порівняно
🇵🇱 stosunkowo
🇯🇵 比較的に
🇫🇷 comparativement
🇪🇸 comparativamente
🇹🇷 nispeten
🇰🇷 비교적
🇸🇦 نسبياً
🇨🇿 relativně
🇸🇰 relatívne
🇨🇳 相对地
🇸🇮 primerjalno
🇮🇸 hlutfallslega
🇰🇿 салыстырмалы түрде
🇬🇪 შედარებით
🇦🇿 müqayisəli olaraq
🇲🇽 comparativamente
Etymology
The word 'comparatively' is derived from the verb 'compare', which comes from the Old French word 'comparer' and the Latin word 'comparare', meaning 'to liken, to match'. The adverb 'comparatively' has been used in the English language since the 15th century, evolving over time to its current usage to indicate comparison or relative degree.
See also: comparable, comparably, comparative, comparator, compare, comparer, comparison, comparisons, incomparable.