comparable vs the equal of

comparable

noun
  • Something suitable for comparison. 

adj
  • Constituting a pair in a particular partial order. 

  • Said of an adjective that has comparative and superlative forms. 

  • Similar (to); like. 

  • Able to be compared (to). 

the equal of

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