Able to be likened to another; similar in relevant respects and therefore suitable for comparison. Indicates that two or more things share enough characteristics to make meaningful comparisons possible.
From Latin 'comparabilis,' from 'comparare' meaning 'to pair together' or 'to match,' from 'com-' (together) and 'parare' (to prepare). The word emphasizes the ability to set things side by side for evaluation.
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