Main Entry: com·pa·ra·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl also kəm-ˈpa-rə-bəl, -ˈper-ə-\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : capable of or suitable for comparison
2 : similar, like <fabrics of comparable quality>

— com·pa·ra·ble·ness noun

— com·pa·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb