"comparative degree" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: comparative degrees [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} comparative degree (plural comparative degrees)
  1. (grammar) The form of an adverb or adjective that is used when comparing two things. Categories (topical): Grammar Synonyms: comparative Related terms: positive degree, superlative degree
    Sense id: en-comparative_degree-en-noun-F6vdJjQJ Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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