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comparatively a small vs comparative a small

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrase is "comparatively small." The word "comparatively" is an adverb that modifies the adjective "small."

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 571 views

comparatively a small

This phrase is incorrect. The adverb "comparatively" should be followed by the adjective "small."

The correct phrase is "comparatively small" when you want to compare the size of something to something else.
  • His country was lost; but that was comparatively a small thing. In a civilized community, physical danger is comparatively rare. He considered himself as ...
  • Four Young Explorers Oliver Optic. His country was lost; but that was comparatively a small thing. Barchester Towers Anthony Trollope. In a civilized community, ...
  • But this is considered as comparatively a small loss, showing that they had been better cared for than usual. Ten more have died since their arrival, and there ...
  • ... discharge of volcanic ashes, and the puys, or isolated vents, or scattered groups of vents, which discharged comparatively a small amount of lava and ashes.

Alternatives:

  • relatively small
  • somewhat small
  • fairly small
  • moderately small
  • reasonably small

comparative a small

This phrase is incorrect. The word "comparative" is not used in this context to describe the size of something.

The correct phrase is "comparatively small" when you want to compare the size of something to something else.
  • Jul 22, 2011 ... Small feet, of course, are only comparative. A small foot for a woman twenty years ago was 2 or 2½. Now it is said that there are few if any 2 or ...
  • Jul 26, 2011 ... Small feet, of course, are only comparative. A small foot for a woman twenty years ago was 2 or 2½. Now it is said that there are few if any 2 or ...
  • problems with comparative a small number of modifications to get a feel for them to a specific problem. Metaheuristics are anticipated to make bigger the.

Alternatives:

  • relatively small
  • somewhat small
  • fairly small
  • moderately small
  • reasonably small

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