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comparable

/kəmˈpæɹəbl̩/

Meanings
  • adjective

    able to be compared or contrasted

    - "The red apple is more comparable in color to the cherry than to the banana."
    - "In a debate, arguments are presented to make a topic comparable or contrasting."

Rhymes
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resembling , comparing , similarthing , signifying
Variants
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comparable , comparableness , comparablenesses , comparable worth , comparable worths
Forms
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comparably, comparableness


Etymology
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mid 16th century: from comparative of be comparable, from com- 'together' + parable 'able to be told, related'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'comparable' has 8 letters.

  2. The term 'comparable' comes from the Latin words 'comparare' which means 'to place side by side'.


Related Concepts
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  1. comparison: The process of identifying the likenesses and differences between two or more things.

  2. contrast: The act of setting a thing in distinction, as by difference in color, size, or other observable characteristic.


Culture
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The term 'comparable' is used extensively in various fields such as science, mathematics, and literature to discuss similarities and differences between entities.

How to Memorize "comparable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a set of apples of different colors. Arrange them side by side to determine which two are more comparable in color.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'comparable' with the concept of 'similar' or 'identical' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'C-omp-are-Able' to remember the meaning of the word.


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