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

The man at the centre of the story eventually represents a level of power comparable to that of the state. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Except for the shift in timing and this year’s sale lasting one day longer, the sale itself was comparable year-over-year. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Clarkson also responded publicly, standing her ground on the fact that a store employee had told her the item was available for $15,000 before offering to find her something comparable. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

This simply means that heat escapes extremely slowly through this material, which is comparable to fiberglass insulation. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 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