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comparatively
[ kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee ]
adverb
- 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.
- 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.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of comparatively1
Example Sentences
During last year's presidential election, few analysts I spoke to seemed to think a Trump White House would massively impact Australia, this comparatively small and distant democracy.
It's why he struggled comparatively in the sprint event, which Norris finished eighth, making little progress after dropping from sixth on the grid to ninth with an error on the first lap.
Complicating matters more, she added, is that a number of her clients are resistant to apply for asylum because they believe it's a comparatively "degrading" legal status to have.
Despite the Los Angeles mayor’s comparatively limited powers, Bass has become the face of a fire response that many Angelenos view as flawed, Hancock said.
A comparatively small addition to his oeuvre, the drama provides complex characterizations that are a gift to actors — a constant of Fugard’s playwriting.
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