comparative in German
comparative in German is vergleichend, Komparativ, komparativ — comparative means measured or judged by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
comparative in German
vergleichend
Of or relating to comparison.
Komparativ
Of or relating to comparison.
komparativ
Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
relativ
Approximated by comparison; relative.
verhältnismäßig
Approximated by comparison; relative.
Komparativ
(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).
Höherstufe
(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).
Mehrstufe
(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 German?
"comparative" in German is vergleichend, Komparativ, komparativ. 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 German, "comparative" is vergleichend, Komparativ, komparativ.
Are there other ways to say "comparative" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "comparative": vergleichend, Komparativ, komparativ, relativ, verhältnismäßig, Höherstufe.
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