COMPARATIVE

Definitions

1. 1. The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, stronger, wiser, weaker, wore stormy, less windy, are all comparatives. In comparatives is expressed a relation of two; as in superlatives there is a relation of many.
2. 2. An equal; a rival; a compeer. [Obs.] Gerard ever was His full comparative. Beau. & Fl.
3. 3. One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit. [Obs.] "Every beardless vain comparative." Shak.