comparison

com-par-i-son · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The act of comparing two or more things.

  2. 2.

    The quality of being similar or equivalent.

  3. 3.

    A figure of speech comparing two things (simile or metaphor).

Forms

plural: comparisons

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    by comparison — when compared
  • •
    in comparison with — relative to
  • •
    beyond comparison — incomparably superior
  • •
    bear comparison — to be worthy of being compared
  • •
    there's no comparison — one is clearly better

Related words

Antonyms: difference, distinction
See also: analogy, compare, contrast
Synonyms: analogy, contrast, likeness, parallel

Etymology

From Latin "comparatio" meaning a pairing, matching, from "comparare" (to pair together).