comparative
| In grammar, the form of an adjective usually ending in -er, indicating the greater of two qualities being compared. For example: ‘She is older, wiser, and happier than her brother.’ The comparative of some adjectives is formed by preceding them with more instead of the -er ending. ‘He is more beautiful and more generous than his sister.’ Comparative forms of adverbs are always formed by more. ‘Will you drive more slowly, please?’ The maximum degree of comparison is superlative. |
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