comparatively (komparativli)

1. In comparison; by comparison; according to estimate made by comparison; not positively, absolutely, or in itself; relatively. The good or evil which is removed may be esteemed good or evil comparatively , and not positively or simply. Bacon . Specifically-2. By the comparative method of investigation. How much to the advantage of our general culture it would be if the study of languages were compara tively prosecuted. Haeckel , Evol. of Man (trans.), II. 24.