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

The Dolphins will go with youngsters if the talent is comparable to a veteran. —Omar Kelly august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2025

Results from the third quarter could serve as an early indication, with any stabilization in comparable sales or margin recovery likely to improve sentiment. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

The digital divide has grown between the two retailers: Walmart’s global e-commerce business grew by 25% in its fiscal second quarter, while Target’s comparable digital sales grew by 4.3% in roughly the same time period, according to the companies’ earnings reports this week. —Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025

Among all kids under 18, the rate of COVID-19 hospitalization is highest for children under 2, and is comparable to the rate for adults ages 50 to 64, according to the pediatrician group, citing CDC data. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Aug. 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