Comparatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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comparatively

 

[ ˈkəm.pər.ə.tɪv.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in comparison

To a certain extent or degree; relatively.

Synonyms

comparably, fairly, moderately, relatively

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

in comparison to something else

Used to compare one thing to another.

Synonyms

comparably, fairly, moderately, relatively

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,474, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.