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Comparable

/kəmˈpɛr.ə.bəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Able to be compared; similar or equivalent in some way.

    "The two products are comparable in quality and price."
  2. 2

    Having qualities that are worthy of comparison.

    "Her achievements are comparable to those of the best athletes in the world."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'comparable' originates from the Latin 'comparabilis', which means 'able to be compared'. It evolved through Old French in the 14th century before entering Middle English, reflecting the notion of similarity or equivalence.

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