Comparative
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:24 pts11 letters
Definition of Comparative
noun
- (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.
adjective
- 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.
Anagrams of Comparative
No exact anagrams found for "comparative". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
o1
m3
p3
a1
r1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Comparative
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Comparative"
Comparative is a 11-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Comparative" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "comparative" is a high-scoring word.