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comparatively

 

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Adverbial comparatively has 1 sense
  1. relatively, comparatively - in a relative manner; by comparison to something else; "the situation is relatively calm now"
    Derived from adjective comparative2

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Term: comparatively

Definition:

Adverb: in a way that shows a comparison or relative relationship between two or more things.

Sense 1:

Usage: Used to compare the similarities or differences between two or more things.

Example: The new smartphone is comparatively smaller than its predecessor.

Sense 2:

Usage: Used to indicate that something is done to a lesser extent compared to another.

Example: She works comparatively fewer hours now that her children are in school.

Sense 3:

Usage: Used to indicate a comparison that is based on a particular group or set.

Example: This local restaurant is comparatively cheaper than the ones in the city.

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