Answer: comparative

AnswerCrossword Clue
comparativeof the nature of comparison / one that compares with another esp on equal footing
comparativeOf or involving comparison between two or more branches of science or subjects of study
comparative(of a clause) Involving comparison (e.g., their memory is not as good as it used to be)
comparative(of an adjective or adverb) Expressing a higher degree of a quality, but not the highest possible (e.g., braver; more fiercely)
comparativePerceptible by comparison; relative