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.
comparableness
noun
Examples of comparable in a Sentence
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
When looking at gaming, the gender split for recent Super Mario Bros game releases was comparable to that of its feature film.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The adverse health effects of loneliness are comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes per day.
—Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
The figure is comparable to Forbes valuing the Padres at $1.95 billion in its annual endeavor released in late March as the season began, a 10% increase from 2024.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comparable
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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comparable
adjective
com·pa·ra·ble
ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl
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