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'.