Antonyms for comparable

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kom-per-uh-buhl or, sometimes, kuhm-pair-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒm pər ə bəl or, sometimes, kəmˈpɛər-

Definition 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

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for comparable

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