SAT TOEFL IELTS comparative Definition Measured or judged by comparing; relative. Example "There is a comparative lack of information on tropical species." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → TOEFL Quiz → IELTS Quiz → ← comparable compare → Study tips featuring "comparative" Study the Exact Words Examiners Use Map Each Word Into a Connected Network Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal