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noun
The comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs indicating equality between two entities in terms of a certain property or way of doing something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: equative degree
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: comparative degree
noun
An adjective or adverb in the comparative of equality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: equative
Antonyms: none provided
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