comparable

The definition of comparable is two or more people or things that are similar to each other.

(adjective)

The effect that acetaminophen and ibuprofen have on headaches is an example of comparable.

See comparable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME & OFr < L comparabilis

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See comparable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Admitting of comparison with another or others: “The satellite revolution is comparable to Gutenberg's invention of movable type” (Irvin Molotsky).
Similar or equivalent: pianists of comparable ability.

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