[From Skt. tara and tama affixes of the Sanskrit comparative and superlative degrees.] n. Difference, distinction. Proportionate value: comparative merit. Superiority among competitors. taratamabhavamu, nyunadhikyamu. bhagyavantulanu goppa ceyutalonu navantidinulanu raksincadamulonu nunde taratamyamu tama cittanike teliyunu you well know how far the merit of relieving the poor exceeds that of promoting the rich.