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Webster 1913 Edition

Comparatively

Com-par′a-tive-ly

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adv.
According to estimate made by comparison; relatively; not positively or absolutely.
With but
comparatively
few exceptions.
Prescott.

Webster 1828 Edition

Comparatively

COMPARATIVELY

,
adv.
In a state of comparison; by comparison; according to estimate made by comparison; not positively, absolutely or in itself. A thing is comparatively heavy, when it is compared with something less heavy. Paper is comparatively light or heavy; light, when compared with lead; and heavy, when compared with air.
How few, comparatively, are the instances of a wise application of time and talents!

Definition 2024

comparatively

comparatively

English

Adverb

comparatively ‎(comparative more comparatively, superlative most comparatively)

  1. In a comparative manner.
  2. When compared to other entities

Translations

References

  • comparatively in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • comparatively in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

Etymology

comparative +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

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