English · Word Candidate

comparatively

/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In a comparative manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Theo cách so sánh

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Adverb

And yet I suppose that my life has been, comparatively speaking, a happy one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

When compared to other entities.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khi so sánh với các thực thể khác

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adverb

Never did I see a more dreary and depressing scene. Miles on miles of quagmire, varied only by bright green strips of comparatively solid ground[.]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “comparatively” mean?

In a comparative manner.

Is “comparatively” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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