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Updated June 2026
Involving comparison between two or more things, or measured or judged by estimating similarity or dissimilarity. In grammar, refers to the form of an adjective or adverb expressing a higher degree.
“The study provided a comparative analysis of educational systems in different countries.”
/kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv/
com·par·a·tive
Contains the COMPAR- prefix; features -TIVE ending pattern
Worth 19 points; strong word with good letter combinations
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