adjective
comparable
KOM-puh-ruh-buhl
adjective
1
Similar enough to something else that a meaningful comparison can be made.
"The two job offers were comparable in salary but not in benefits."
"Her results were comparable to those of far more experienced researchers."
How to Use Comparable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSimilar enough to stand up to comparison.
Common mistake
Usually followed by "to" (comparable to) rather than "with," though both are seen in practice.
Common pairings
comparable to
roughly comparable
directly comparable
Word Forms
more comparable comparative, comparables plural, most comparable superlative
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Etymology
From Latin comparabilis, from comparare ("to compare").