(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:37:13

Com"pa*ra*ble (?), a. [L. comparabilis: cf. F. comparable.]

Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison.

There is no blessing of life comparable to the enjoyment of a discreet and virtuous friend. Addison.

-- Com"pa*ra*ble*ness, n. -- Com"pa*ra*bly, adv.

 

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