comparable

adjective

com·​pa·​ra·​ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

 also  kəm-ˈpa-rə-bəl,

-ˈper-ə- 

1

: capable of or suitable for comparison

The situations are not at all comparable.

2

: similar, like

fabrics of comparable quality

The two houses are comparable in size.

comparableness noun

Synonyms

• akin
• alike
• analogous
• cognate
• connate
• correspondent
• corresponding
• ditto
• like
• matching
• parallel
• resemblant
• resembling
• similar
• such
• suchlike

Examples of comparable in a Sentence

two comparable selections that are hard to choose between

Recent Examples on the Web

Buckle’s limited store count expansion to 445 locations by September 2024 (from 440 in 2021) has had a minimal impact on revenue growth, which is instead driven primarily by comparable store sales. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

Mitchell, who is averaging 23.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 40 percent shooting from 3-point range, has comparable numbers to Garland but a much higher profile. —Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025

The median sales price rose 5% during the comparable time frame in the first Trump administration. —Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025

Crash rates among senior drivers in the Badger State are comparable to those in Illinois. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see compare entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing comparable

• comparable worth

Kids Definition

comparable

adjective

com·​pa·​ra·​ble ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: capable of being compared

2

: similar, like

cloth comparable to the best

comparably

-blē 

adverb