Comparably: meaning, definitions and examples

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comparably

 

[ kəmˈpærəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in comparison

In a way that is able to be compared to something else.

Synonyms

proportionately, relatively.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The two cars are comparably priced, making it hard to choose between them.
  • Her skills are comparably advanced to those of her colleagues.
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.

  • She is relatively new to the field, but she's learning quickly.
  • The weather today is relatively mild compared to the harsh conditions last week.
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.

  • Income taxes should rise proportionately with earnings.
  • The number of students increased, but the number of teachers did not grow proportionately.

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.