vergleichsweise
comparatively, relatively speaking
adverb fer-GLYKHS-vy-ze Rare
Usage Note
Vergleichsweise hedges a statement by placing it in a comparative frame. Vergleichsweise günstig means 'cheap compared to others'. Common in statistics, economic reporting, and everyday speech. Functionally close to verhältnismäßig and relativ.
Examples
"Die Mieten in dieser Stadt sind vergleichsweise niedrig."
Natural Translation
Rents in this city are comparatively low.
Literal Translation
The rents in this city are comparatively low.

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