comparatives

noun

1. 1

   (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.

2. 2

   (grammar) A word in the comparative form.

3. 3

   (chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.

4. 4

   An equal; a rival; a compeer.

5. 5

   One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.