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comparatively

/kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv.li/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv.li/

An adverb meaning "in comparison to something else" or "to a moderate degree when judged against a standard." It is used to indicate that a quality or quantity is being assessed relative to another object, situation, or typical expectation.

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее «по сравнению с чем-то другим» или «в умеренной степени при оценке относительно стандарта». Используется для указания того, что качество или количество оценивается относительно другого объекта, ситуации или типичного ожидания.
  1. In comparison to something else B2 formal

    Used to describe something when compared with something else, often implying a moderate degree.

    • The new model is comparatively cheaper than the previous one.
    • She is comparatively calm under pressure.
    • The city is comparatively small for a capital.

    🇷🇺Сравнительно

    Synonyms: fairlymoderatelyratherrelativelysomewhat

  2. Relatively B2 formal

    To a moderate degree when judged in relation to something else.

    • The exam was comparatively easy this year.
    • He lives a comparatively quiet life in the countryside.
    • The weather is comparatively mild for this time of year.

    🇷🇺Относительно

    Synonyms: fairlymoderatelyratherreasonablyrelativelysomewhat

    Antonyms: absolutelycompletelytotallyunconditionallyutterly

  • more comparatively comparative form
  • most comparatively superlative form