(grammar) The form of an adverb or adjective that is used when comparing two things.

(mathematics) Either of a pair of functions that have the same domain and that the values of one are equal to or greater than the other for all points in that domain.

(linguistics) A technique for studying the development of languages by performing a feature-by-feature comparison of two or more languages with a common ancestor.

(economics) The ability to produce a particular good at a lower relative opportunity cost than another producer.

The academic field dealing with the study of literature and cultural expression across linguistic, cultural and national boundaries.

alternative form of noncomparable

To distress oneself by comparing one's own situation with that of others who seem more successful.

plural of comparative literature

To exchange information and ideas about related experiences.

simple past tense and past participle of compare notes