adjective

comparable

comparable, similar, equivalent

The two cars are comparable in size.

The two cars are comparable in size.

This salary is not comparable with his previous one.

This salary is not comparable with his previous one.

comparable ((to/with sth./sb.)) similar to; able to be compared with The two cars are comparable in size.

Synonyms: similar, equivalent, alike; Antonyms: different, dissimilar, incomparable

From Latin 'comparabilis', from 'comparare' (to compare). 'com-' (with, together) + 'par' (equal) + '-able'.

Think 'can be compared'. If two things are comparable, you are 'able' to 'compare' them.

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