a.

1. 比較的；用比較方法的
   comparative linguistics

   比較語言學

2. 比較而言的，相對的
   a comparative success

   相對而言的成功

3. 【語】比較級的

n.

1. 【語】比較級（或詞）[the S]
   "Worse" is the comparative of "bad".

   "worse"是"bad"的比較級。

adj.

1. measured or judged by comparison; relative.
2. involving comparison between two or more subjects or branches of science:
   comparative religion.
3. Grammar  (of an adjective or adverb) expressing a higher degree of a quality, but not the highest possible (e.g. braver; more fiercely). Contrasted with positive, superlative.