Synonyms

comparatively

American

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv li /

adverb

in comparison to some other person or thing, or to others in a similar category; relatively.

Their hamburger was large, flavorful, and served with a decent number of onion rings, for a comparatively low price.
in a way that uses or proceeds by comparison.

The aim of this study is to comparatively examine sun exposure and sun protection behaviors of young children in two urban settings.

Etymology

Origin of comparatively

comparative ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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It has been dispatching engineers to China to see how it manages to build reactors comparatively quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Indonesia's comparatively slower speed stems primarily from unreliable and coal heavy power, slow renewable energy approvals, and grid access uncertainties," as well as drawn-out permit procedures, he added.

From Barron's

Housing in many cities remains comparatively cheap and plentiful.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the world of superconductivity, that is comparatively warm.

From Science Daily

At the low end, the impacts in that emissions scenario would be comparatively manageable.

From The Wall Street Journal

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