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comparative
Based on a comparison or carrying out a comparison. Often used in scientific or analytical contexts.
Die vergleichende Analyse der beiden Produkte zeigte deutliche Qualitätsunterschiede.
The comparative analysis of the two products showed clear differences in quality.
'Vergleichend' (comparative/comparing) is the present participle of the verb 'vergleichen' (to compare). It describes an action that is currently taking place or a characteristic. A 'vergleichende Analyse' (comparative analysis) is therefore an analysis that compares something.
Die Professorin hielt einen vergleichenden Vortrag über die beiden Theorien.
The professor gave a comparative lecture on the two theories.
This adjective is almost always used before a noun (attributive use). Using it as a standalone predicative adjective is rare and often sounds unnatural.
Er schreibt eine vergleichende Arbeit über deutsche und französische Märchen.
He is writing a comparative paper on German and French fairy tales.
'Vergleichend' (comparative) is often used in academic or formal contexts. Typical combinations are 'vergleichende Studie' (comparative study), 'vergleichende Betrachtung' (comparative examination), or 'vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft' (comparative linguistics).
Eine vergleichende Studie hat die Effektivität beider Methoden untersucht.
A comparative study examined the effectiveness of both methods.
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„Vergleichbar“ describes things that can be meaningfully compared because they share certain features. „Vergleichend“, by contrast, describes an investigation or presentation that actually makes this comparison. The first concerns the things being compared, while the second concerns the approach.
Der Bericht untersucht die Methoden der beiden Studien vergleichend.
The report comparatively examines the methods used in the two studies.
Die beiden Studien sind wegen ihrer ähnlichen Methoden gut vergleichbar.
Because they use similar methods, the two studies are readily comparable.
