comparative in Dutch
comparative in Dutch is vergelijkend, vergrotende trap, vergelijkende trap — comparative means measured or judged by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
comparative in Dutch
vergelijkend
Of or relating to comparison.
vergrotende trap
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing two entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the comparative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -er or the word more (e.g. bigger, more fully); the comparative of equality, by adding the word as (e.g. as big, as fully); the comparative of inferiority, by adding the word less (e.g. less big, less fully).
vergelijkende trap
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing two entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the comparative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -er or the word more (e.g. bigger, more fully); the comparative of equality, by adding the word as (e.g. as big, as fully); the comparative of inferiority, by adding the word less (e.g. less big, less fully).
What does "comparative" mean?
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adjective Measured or judged by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
"They enjoyed a period of comparative peace after years of conflict."
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noun The grammatical form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two things, such as "bigger" or "more quickly."
""Faster" is the comparative form of "fast.""
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comparative in a sentence
- They enjoyed a period of comparative peace after years of conflict.
- "Faster" is the comparative form of "fast."
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What is "comparative" in Dutch?
"comparative" in Dutch is vergelijkend, vergrotende trap, vergelijkende trap. comparative means: Measured or judged by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
How do you use "comparative" in a sentence?
Example: "They enjoyed a period of comparative peace after years of conflict." In Dutch, "comparative" is vergelijkend, vergrotende trap, vergelijkende trap.
Are there other ways to say "comparative" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "comparative": vergelijkend, vergrotende trap, vergelijkende trap.
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