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Synonyms & Similar Words
analogous
similar
equivalent
corresponding
akin
alike
parallel
matching
commensurate
proportional
relative
comparable
congruent
consonant
harmonious
uniform
consistent
identical
tantamount
synonymous
interchangeable
reciprocal
correlative
coordinate
equivalent
like
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peer
rival
analogous
commensurable
Meaning of Comparable
The primary meaning of "comparable" is able to be compared or equivalent in scope or intensity.
Definitions
- Able to be compared or equivalent in scope or intensity
- Having enough similarities to be able to be compared
- Capable of being compared or contrasted
Etymology of Comparable
The word "comparable" comes from the Latin "comparare," meaning to compare, and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating ability or capacity
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe things that can be measured or evaluated against each other
Example Uses
- The two companies are comparable in terms of size and revenue
- The new policy is comparable to the one we had last year
- The two products are comparable, but one is more expensive than the other
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dissimilar
disparate
unequal
unlike
incomparable
mismatched
uneven
disproportionate
asymmetrical
inconsistent
contrasting
differing
distinct
separate
unique
unequal
noncomparable
incommensurable
unalike
unrelated
disparate
incongruous