comparative method
kəmˈpærətɪv ˈmɛθəd
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Definition of comparative method - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
comparison studyTECH.research technique comparing different entities to understand their similarities and differencesTECH.
  • The comparative method in anthropology helps in understanding cultural variations.
2.
linguisticsTECH.technique for studying language development by comparisonTECH.
  • The comparative method reveals connections between ancient languages.
historical linguistics
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Expressions with comparative

comparative analysisn.
systematic study comparing things to understand similarities differences or performance
The comparative analysis highlighted key differences between the two marketing strategies.
comparative judgmentn.
decision based on comparing alternatives
Her comparative judgment led her to choose the cheaper option.
comparative testn.
test that checks differences between two or more things under similar conditions
The lab performed a comparative test on the two cleaning products.
comparative degreen.
form of adjective or adverb used to compare two things
Bigger is the comparative degree of big.
comparative advantagen.
ability to produce goods at lower opportunity cost
The country has a comparative advantage in producing textiles.
comparative anatomyn.
study of similarities and differences in organisms' anatomy
Comparative anatomy helps us understand evolutionary changes.

Expressions with method

rough-and-ready methodn.
simple method effective for immediate needs
We used a rough-and-ready method to fix the leak.
strong-arm methodn.
using force or threats to achieve something
The company used a strong-arm method to close the deal.
salami methodn.
strategy of achieving goals by small, incremental steps
The team used the salami method to complete the project.
method to the madnessn.
apparent chaos that has underlying order
His desk looks messy, but there's a method to the madness.
method in one's madnessn.
apparent chaos but with underlying purpose
Her desk looks messy, but there's method in her madness.
method to my madnessn.
plan behind seemingly odd actions
Trust me—there's a method to my madness in this chaotic schedule..
there is method in the madnessexp.
hidden logic or reason behind strange actions
Don't worry, there is method in the madness.
method to one's madnessn.
logical reason behind seemingly irrational actions
His messy desk has a method to his madness.
there's method in madnessexp.
apparent chaos hides a purposeful plan
His messy desk seems chaotic, but there's method in madness.
there's method in the madnessexp.
seemingly strange actions have a hidden purpose or plan
Don't worry, there's method in the madness.

Terms related to comparative method

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compareanalysisassessmentcomparisonevaluationexaminationinvestigationreviewstudydevelopmentevolutionlinguistics

Examples of comparative method in a sentence

  • Using the comparative method, they analyzed ancient texts.
  • Using the comparative method, they traced language roots.
  • The study employed the comparative method extensively.

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  1. French:méthode comparative, ...
  2. German:vergleichende Methode, Vergleichsmethode, ...
  3. Italian:metodo comparativo, analisi comparativa, ...
  4. Spanish:método comparativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:método comparativo, abordagem comparativa, ...
  6. Chinese:比较方法, 比较法, ...
  7. Japanese:比較方法, 比較法, ...
  8. Arabic:المنهج المقارن, الطريقة المقارنة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁיטַת הַהַשְׁוָאָה, שִׁיטָה הַשְׁוָואתִית, ...
  10. Russian:сравнительный метод, компаративный метод, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порівняльний метод, ...
  12. Hindi:तुलनात्मक विधि, तुलनात्मक तकनीक, ...
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