Comparative
/kəmˈpærətɪv/
Definitions
- (adj.) Describing the quality of being measured or judged relative to another.
The lawyer presented a comparative analysis of contract terms across jurisdictions.
- (n.) A form of an adjective or adverb expressing a higher degree when comparing two entities.
In the phrase 'stronger argument,' 'stronger' is the comparative form of 'strong.'
Forms
- comparatives
Related terms
Commentary
In legal writing, comparatives help frame arguments by relating statutory provisions or case outcomes to one another.
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