comparatively Definition

comparative
adj

1. Judged by comparison; as compared with others.
2. Relating to, or using the method of, comparison.
3. As observed by comparing one another; relative.

Example: their comparative strengths
4. grammar.
Said of adjectives and adverbs: in the form denoting a greater degree of the quality in question but not the greatest, formed either by using the suffix -er or the word more, eg larger or more usual. Compare positive, superlative.

noun

1. A comparative adjective or adverb.
2. The comparative form of a word.

Derivative: comparatively
adverb

Etymology: 15c: from Latin comparativus, from comparare to match.