Com‐par″a‐tive, n.(Gram.) The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, the form by which the comparative degree is expressed; as, stronger, wiser, weaker, more stormy, less windy, are all comparatives.
In comparatives is expressed a relation of two; as in superlatives there is a relation of many.
Angus.
2. An equal; a rival; a compeer.
Gerard ever was
His full comparative.
Beau. & Fl.
3. One who makes comparisons; one who affects wit. “Every beardless vain comparative.” Shak.