Comparative vs. Superlative
Comparativeadjective
Of or relating to comparison.
Comparativeadjective
Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
Comparativeadjective
Approximated by comparison; relative.
Comparativeadjective
(obsolete) Comparable; bearing comparison.
Comparativenoun
(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.
Comparativenoun
(grammar) A word in the comparative form.
Comparativenoun
Data used to make a comparison.
Comparativenoun
(obsolete) An equal; a rival; a compeer.
Comparativenoun
(obsolete) One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
Comparativeadjective
Of or pertaining to comparison.
Comparativeadjective
Proceeding from, or by the method of, comparison; as, the comparative sciences; the comparative anatomy.
Comparativeadjective
Estimated by comparison; relative; not positive or absolute, as compared with another thing or state.
Comparativeadjective
Expressing a degree greater or less than the positive degree of the quality denoted by an adjective or adverb. The comparative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -er, more, or less; as, brighter, more bright, or less bright.
Comparativenoun
The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, stronger, wiser, weaker, more stormy, less windy, are all comparatives.
Comparativenoun
An equal; a rival; a compeer.
Comparativenoun
One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
Comparativenoun
the comparative form of an adjective;
Comparativeadjective
relating to or based on or involving comparison;
Comparativeadjective
having significance only in relation to something else;
Comparativeadjective
measured or judged by estimating the similarity or dissimilarity between one thing and another; relative
Comparativeadjective
involving the systematic observation of the similarities or dissimilarities between two or more branches of science or subjects of study
Comparativeadjective
(of an adjective or adverb) expressing a higher degree of a quality, but not the highest possible (e.g. braver; more fiercely).
Comparativeadjective
(of a clause) involving comparison (e.g. he's not as good as he was).
Comparativenoun
a comparative adjective or adverb.
Comparativenoun
the middle degree of comparison.
Comparative
In general linguistics, the comparative is a syntactic construction that serves to express a comparison between two (or more) entities or groups of entities in quality or degree - see also comparison (grammar) for an overview of comparison, as well as positive and superlative degrees of comparison. The syntax of comparative constructions is poorly understood due to the complexity of the data.
Superlativenoun
The highest extent or degree of something.
Superlativenoun
(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.
Superlativenoun
(informal) An adjective used to praise something exceptional.
Superlativeadjective
Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
Superlativeadjective
(grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.
Superlativeadjective
Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative glory of the divine character.
Superlativeadjective
Expressing the highest or lowest degree of the quality, manner, etc., denoted by an adjective or an adverb. The superlative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -est, most, or least; as, highest, most pleasant, least bright.
Superlativenoun
That which is highest or most eminent; the utmost degree.
Superlativenoun
The superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, a form or word by which the superlative degree is expressed; as, strongest, wisest, most stormy, least windy, are all superlatives.
Superlativenoun
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise);
Superlativenoun
the highest level or degree attainable;
Superlativenoun
the superlative form of an adjective;
Superlativeadjective
highest in quality
