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

• 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

In addition to the orange and green variants, the Jellyfish has also been spotted with comparable colorblocking in both blue and black and white, as well as a distinct triple-black treatment. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025

Furthermore, by embedding AI into its geospatial platform, Planet is creating sticky, recurring revenue streams that are comparable to SaaS-style business models. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The operators are permitted to charge customers up to 15% more than what comparable menu items cost at the corresponding street locations. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025

Entergy did not provide the cost of a comparable project in its application, noting that project-specific conditions and equipment have a significant effect on cost and make direct comparisons difficult. —Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 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

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