COMPARATIVE
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of COMPARATIVE
(grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
(grammar) A word in the comparative form.
(chiefly in the plural) Data used to make a comparison.
Of or relating to comparison.
Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
"comparative anatomy"
Approximated by comparison; relative.
Examples of COMPARATIVE in a Sentence
- "comparative anatomy"
Word Details
Is COMPARATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPARATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMPARATIVE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMPARATIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | p | a | r | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPARATIVE
100 words from the letters in COMPARATIVE
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How to Use COMPARATIVE in Word Games
COMPARATIVE is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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