Comparable Common

Origin: Latin suffix -able

Comparable has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

Something suitable for comparison.

"The two towns have such similar climates that they are comparable in terms of agriculture."

In plain English: A comparable is something that can be fairly compared to another because they share similar qualities or value.

"His new car was not comparable to the luxury model he owned last year."

Adjective

able to be compared or worthy of comparison

"The two universities are comparable in size and academic reputation, making it easy to compare their programs."

comparable

conforming in every respect

"boxes with corresponding dimensions"

"the like period of the preceding year"

comparable corresponding like

Able to be compared (to).

"The new smartphone has features comparable to those of last year's model."

Example Sentences

"His new car was not comparable to the luxury model he owned last year." noun

"A comparable is someone who can stand up to others in skill or strength." noun

"The team selected one player for each position with a comparable on the opposing side." noun

"There was no comparable in our history of such rapid technological growth." noun

Origin

The word entered English from the Middle French comparable, which itself came from the Latin comparābilis. Its meaning derives directly from combining "compare" with the suffix "-able," indicating something that is capable of being compared to another thing.

Rhyming Words

ble able roble ruble doble fable bible buble amble gable sable noble coble moble cable table bable kable mable viable

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