comparable
comparable Lexical Profile
comparable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Able to be likened to another; similar enough in nature, quality, or degree to permit a meaningful comparison.
"The two clinical studies produced comparable results despite using slightly different sample sizes."
Of equal or roughly equivalent quality, value, rank, or importance; worthy of comparison.
"Graduates entering the field can expect a starting salary comparable to that of experienced technicians."
• noun
A property, asset, or company with similar characteristics that is used as a benchmark to determine the fair market value of another (usually in plural).
"The real estate appraiser reviewed recent sales of neighborhood comparables before setting the listing price."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Comparable' is commonly used with either 'to' or 'with': 'comparable to' typically emphasizes a general similarity or equal value between two things, whereas 'comparable with' is preferred when examining specific similarities and differences.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from Latin comparabilis ('that may be compared'), derived from comparare ('to pair, match, or compare'), from com- ('with, together') and par ('equal').