comparatively
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kəmˈpærətɪvli/
comparatively means: To a certain degree when measured against other people, things, or situations.
adverb
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To a certain degree when measured against other people, things, or situations.
- The room is comparatively small.
- Food prices stayed comparatively low last year.
- The second climb was comparatively easy after the first.
Questions about comparatively
What does comparatively mean?
To a certain degree when measured against other people, things, or situations.
What is comparatively in other languages?
Türkçe: nispeten · Español: relativamente · Français: relativement · Deutsch: vergleichsweise · Italiano: relativamente · 日本語: 比較的
How do you pronounce comparatively?
It is pronounced /kəmˈpærətɪvli/.
How do you use comparatively in a sentence?
The room is comparatively small. Food prices stayed comparatively low last year.
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