COMPARABLE

comparable

(adjective) able to be compared or worthy of comparison

comparable, corresponding, like

(adjective) conforming in every respect; “boxes with corresponding dimensions”; “the like period of the preceding year”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

comparable (comparative more comparable, superlative most comparable)

(often with to) Able to be compared (to).

(often with to) Similar (to); like.

(mathematics) Constituting a pair in a particular partial order.

(grammar) Said of an adjective that has a comparative and superlative form.

Usage notes

The pronunciation /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ is not possible with sense 4.

Noun

comparable (plural comparables)

Something suitable for comparison.

Source: Wiktionary

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Com"pa*ra*ble, a. Etym: [L. comparabilis: cf. F. comparable.]

Definition: Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison. There is no blessing of life comparable to the enjoyment of a discreet and virtuous friend. Addison.

– Com"pa*ra*ble*ness, n.

– Com"pa*ra*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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