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.
comparableness
noun
Examples of comparable in a Sentence
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The paddle-shift PDK transmission is seamless in automatic mode, and ride comfort is comparable to that of a Turbo S.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
But this time is not yet comparable to 1992 and 1993, when the Jays won both their World Series appearances and the Expos were still thriving before leaving for Washington and becoming the Nationals in 2005.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
This is roughly 83 percent more powerful than comparable systems currently on the market.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comparable
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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comparable
adjective
com·pa·ra·ble
ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl
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