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 of comparable

• similar
• analogous
• like
• alike
• such

Examples of comparable in a Sentence

two comparable selections that are hard to choose between

Recent Examples on the Web

RVing is not cheap, but renting can be comparable to the cost of road tripping with hotel stays and dining out. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels. — New Atlas, 22 June 2026

The equal time regulation requires broadcasters who feature political candidates to offer comparable time to rivals, if requested. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Unsurprisingly, Illinois spends a larger share of its budget on pensions than almost every comparable state, according to the Civic Federation. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see compare entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing comparable

• comparable worth

Rhymes for comparable

• incomparable

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