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What does comparative mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word comparative? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Of or relating to comparison.
  2. Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.
  3. Approximated by comparison; relative.
  4. (obsolete) Comparable; bearing comparison.
Noun
  1. (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.
  2. (grammar) A word in the comparative form.
  3. (obsolete) An equal; a rival; a compeer.
  4. (obsolete) One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit.
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