No. 2,088 in German
vergleichsweise
Relatively; comparatively.
In a sentence
Der neue Computer ist vergleichsweise günstig.
The new computer is comparatively inexpensive.
The word 'vergleichsweise' is used to indicate that the computer is inexpensive when compared to other similar items.
Die Arbeit war vergleichsweise einfach zu erledigen.
The work was comparatively easy to complete.
Here, 'vergleichsweise' suggests that the task was easier relative to other tasks or expected standards.
Das Wetter ist vergleichsweise besser als gestern.
The weather is comparatively better than yesterday.
In this sentence, 'vergleichsweise' denotes that the weather today shows improvement in comparison to yesterday.
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