Comparable: meaning, definitions and examples

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comparable

[ kəmˈpærəbl ]

^{Context #1}

in terms of quality or size

Similar in quality or size to something else; able to be compared.

Synonyms

analogous, equivalent, like, parallel, similar

Examples of usage

It's a good hotel, but the service is not comparable to the one we stayed at last time.
Their prices are comparable to those of other stores in the area.

^{Context #2}

in terms of value or importance

Worthy of comparison; having a similar degree of value or importance.

Synonyms

equal to, equivalent to, on a par with, worthy, worthy of comparison

Examples of usage

Her achievements are not comparable to anyone else in the industry.
The company's success is comparable to that of larger corporations.

Translations

Translations of the word "comparable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comparável

🇮🇳 तुलनीय

🇩🇪 vergleichbar

🇮🇩 sebanding

🇺🇦 порівнянний

🇵🇱 porównywalny

🇯🇵 比較可能な

🇫🇷 comparable

🇪🇸 comparable

🇹🇷 karşılaştırılabilir

🇰🇷 비교할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للمقارنة

🇨🇿 srovnatelný

🇸🇰 porovnateľný

🇨🇳 可比较的

🇸🇮 primerljiv

🇮🇸 samanburðarhæfur

🇰🇿 салыстырмалы

🇬🇪 შესადარებელი

🇦🇿 müqayisə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 comparable

Word origin

The word 'comparable' originated from the Latin word 'comparabilis', which means 'capable of comparison'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of comparability has been fundamental in various fields such as science, economics, and literature.