comparative case

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Definition of comparative case in English English dictionary

case (abbreviated comp) used to mark a likeness to something, or that two things have the same quantity of something. It corresponds roughly to the English adverb "like". Languages that use the comparative case include Mari, Nivkh, and Chechen

Related Terms

comparative cases

plural form of comparative case

Hyphenation

com·par·a·tive case

Turkish pronunciation

kımperıtîv keys

Pronunciation

/kəmˈperətəv ˈkās/ /kəmˈpɛrətɪv ˈkeɪs/