English · Adjectives
more difficult
/mɔːr ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
[/mɔːr ˈdɪfɪkəlt/]
comparative of difficult
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'difficult', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This task is more difficult than the last.
This task is more difficult than the last.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'difficult' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.