Synonyms for comparable
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : kom-per-uh-buhl or, sometimes, kuhm-pair- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒm pər ə bəl or, sometimes, kəmˈpɛər- |
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Définition of comparable
Origin :- early 15c., from Middle French comparable, from Latin comparabilis "capable of comparison," from comparare (see comparison). Related: Comparably; comparability.
- adj worthy of comparison
- adj corresponding, similar
- No device of the trigger class is comparable with this in delicacy.
- Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: » by Various
- His work is comparable only in greatness with that of Tolstoi.
- Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
- There is no phenomenon in the ether that is comparable with this.
- Extract from : « The Machinery of the Universe » by Amos Emerson Dolbear
- Rose Mary herself as a creation is not comparable with Helen.
- Extract from : « Recollections of Dante Gabriel Rossetti » by T. Hall Caine
- And yet what thing else may a man call his own is comparable to this one best possession!
- Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon
- Difformis: irregular in form or outline: not comparable; anomalous.
- Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
- He suggests this is comparable to the "death-feint" of animals to avoid danger.
- Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers
- The main action of Beowulf is comparable in extent with the action of Waltharius.
- Extract from : « Epic and Romance » by W. P. Ker
- Where the manuring is properly attended to our cotton crop is comparable with Egypt's.
- Extract from : « Up To Date Business » by Various
- But then no other was ever comparable to this in extent, variety or magnificence.
- Extract from : « Glances at Europe » by Horace Greeley
Antonyms for comparable
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