comˈparableness (or /kom-parˈ/) noun

comˈparably (or /kəm-parˈ/) adverb

comparˈatist noun

A person who conducts a comparative study

comparative /kəm-parˈə-tiv/ adjective

1. Relating to or making comparison
2. Estimated by comparing with something else
3. Relative, not positive or absolute
4. (of adjectives and adverbs) expressing more or greater degree (grammar; also noun)

comparˈatively adverb

comparˈator noun

Any device for comparing accurately, so as eg to detect deviations from a standard or to confirm identity

comparison /-par-i-sən/ noun

1. The act of comparing
2. The capacity of being compared
3. A comparative estimate
4. A simile or figure by which two things are compared
5. The inflection of an adjective or adverb to express different relative degrees of its quality (grammar)

comparability study noun

A comparison of wages, conditions, etc in different jobs, or the same job in different areas, usu in order to determine future levels of wages

comparative linguistics singular noun

The study of similarities and differences between languages and dialects

comparative literature noun

The study of the relationships and similarities between literatures of different nations and languages

comparison microscope noun

A microscope in which there are two objective lenses, so that images from each can be examined side by side

beyond or without compare

Without any rival or equal

compare notes

To share or exchange one's ideas (with someone else)