comparable

adjective

com·​pa·​ra·​ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce comparable (audio)
also
kəm-ˈpa-rə-bəl How to pronounce comparable (audio)
-ˈper-ə-
Synonyms of comparable
1
: capable of or suitable for comparison
The situations are not at all comparable.
2
: similar, like
fabrics of comparable quality
The two houses are comparable in size.
comparableness noun

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two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Among hundreds of comparable defendants sentenced in recent years, the average sentence was approximately twenty-nine years. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 For American tech companies, free and comparable Chinese models like K3 threaten to undermine their own products. — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 The new Pew poll said Trump’s approval rating stands at 34%, which is comparable with findings of similar polls. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 July 2026 From a real estate standpoint, there’s more new construction here than in most comparable towns, which means more options for buyers who want modern finishes at prices that haven’t caught up to Lisbon’s level yet. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for comparable

Word History

Etymology

see compare entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of comparable was in the 15th century

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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparable. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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comparable

adjective
com·​pa·​ra·​ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce comparable (audio)
1
: capable of being compared
2
: similar, like
cloth comparable to the best
comparably
-blē How to pronounce comparable (audio)
adverb

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