Comparably: meaning, definitions and examples
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comparably
[ kəmˈpærəbli ]
in comparison
In a way that is able to be compared to something else.
Synonyms
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comparably |
Use this word when discussing two or more things that are similar in nature or quality. It indicates that the items being compared are almost the same in a certain respect.
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relatively |
This term is used to describe something in comparison to something else, often implying that the comparison makes the subject appear more within a certain context or in relation to a certain standard.
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proportionately |
This word is used when indicating that something is in a corresponding ratio or relationship to something else. It often describes changes or distributions that are relative to size, amount, or degree.
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Examples of usage
- She is comparably more talented than her peers.
- The new model is comparably more expensive than the previous one.
Translations
Translations of the word "comparably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comparavelmente
🇮🇳 तुलनात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 vergleichbar
🇮🇩 sebanding
🇺🇦 порівнянно
🇵🇱 porównywalnie
🇯🇵 比較的に
🇫🇷 comparativement
🇪🇸 comparativamente
🇹🇷 kıyasla
🇰🇷 비교적
🇸🇦 بالمقارنة
🇨🇿 srovnatelně
🇸🇰 porovnateľne
🇨🇳 相比
🇸🇮 primerljivo
🇮🇸 samanburðar
🇰🇿 салыстырмалы түрде
🇬🇪 შედარებით
🇦🇿 müqayisəli olaraq
🇲🇽 comparativamente
Etymology
The word 'comparably' is derived from the adjective 'comparable', which comes from the Latin word 'comparabilis', meaning 'able to be compared'. This term has been used in English since the early 15th century, evolving to its current form to describe something that can be compared to something else.
See also: comparable, comparative, comparatively, comparator, compare, comparer, comparison, comparisons, incomparable.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,175, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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