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 a recent note on quantum computing, analysts at Bank of America had to reach way back—way, way back—for a comparable advancement in human history. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 July 2025

Burberry’s overall group revenues declined 1% year-on-year on a comparable basis to £433 million ($ 582million) in the June quarter, compared with the 3% decline analysts had forecast in a company compiled consensus. —Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 July 2025

This chop board is constructed from acacia and rubberwood, which are not only gentler on your knives, but also much more durable and longer lasting than comparable plastic options. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 July 2025

Wherever their two statistical seasons may compare after the regular season, the Mariner’s front office will just be grateful that their contracts are not comparable for the next seven seasons. —Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 16 July 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