1. comparative degree - the comparative form of an adjective or adverb; "`faster' is the comparative of the adjective `fast'"; "`less famous' is the comparative degree of the adjective `famous'"; "`more surely' is the comparative of the adverb `surely'"

What is comparative degree with example?

When two items/people are compared, a comparative degree is used by putting 'er' to the adjective word in association with the word 'than'. ... Comparative degree example: She is smarter than her sister. She is more cheerful than her sister.

What is the definition of comparative degree?

comparative degree (plural comparative degrees) (grammar) The form of an adverb or adjective modified by more or ending in -er that is used when comparing two things.