the world > relative properties > quantity > greatness of quantity, amount, or degree > high or intense degree > [adjective] > greater in degree or extent (2)
As a comparative corresponding in sense to great. Modifying nouns of quality, condition, action, etc.: greater in degree or extent; more full. Now…
In weakened sense in comparative and superlative constructions: high-ranking, having high authority… In the comparative (supremer, more supreme).