English · Adjectives

flatter

/ˈflætər/

[/ˈflætər/]

comparative of flat

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'flat'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more flat than the other.

Example

This land is flatter than the hills.

This land is flatter than the hills.

Etymology

From 'flat' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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