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Comparable - Dictionary Page

Comparable

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl/ (British English)

/ˈkɑːm.pɚ.ə.bəl/ (American English)

Definitions

  • Able to be compared; similar enough to be examined for similarities and differences.
  • Having equivalent worth, quality, or characteristics.

Usage Examples

  • "Their skills are comparable, but their experience levels differ."
  • "This car is comparable in performance to luxury brands."

Etymology

Derived from Latin "comparabilis," meaning "capable of comparison," from "comparare" (to compare).

Synonyms

  • Similar
  • Equivalent
  • Parallel

Antonyms

  • Incomparable
  • Unequal
  • Dissimilar

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Comparable /kom.paˈɾa.βle/
French Comparable /kɔ̃.pa.ʁa.blə/
German Vergleichbar /fɛɐ̯ˈɡlaɪç.baːɐ̯/
Hindi तुलनीय (Tulanīya) /tʊl.ə.niː.jə/
Tamil ஒப்பிடத்தக்க (Oppiṭattakka) /op.pi.ɖat.tak.ka/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /ˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl/

American English: /ˈkɑːm.pɚ.ə.bəl/

Historical Usage

The term has been used since the late 16th century and became common in economic and academic contexts in the 19th century.

Cultural Nuances

The idea of comparability is widely used in business, finance, and social sciences, often related to fairness and equity.

More Information

Comparable is often used in financial and legal contexts to ensure fair evaluations, such as "comparable sales" in real estate or "comparable worth" in employment.

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