comparable
Translation
comparable, similar, equivalent
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
comparable ((to/with sth./sb.)) similar to; able to be compared with The two cars are comparable in size.
Similar Words
Synonyms: similar, equivalent, alike; Antonyms: different, dissimilar, incomparable
Etymology
From Latin 'comparabilis', from 'comparare' (to compare). 'com-' (with, together) + 'par' (equal) + '-able'.
Memory Tips
Think 'can be compared'. If two things are comparable, you are 'able' to 'compare' them.