comparison — the act of examining two or more things to identify similarities and differences
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of examining two or more things to identify similarities and differences
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpærɪsn/
Example Sentences
- His singing voice pales in comparison to a dying walrus.
- The price comparison website helped me save hundreds of dollars on my vacation.
- In comparison to his twin brother, Jake looks like he was adopted from a different planet.
comparison
NOUN[/kəmˈpærɪsn/]
the act of examining two or more things to identify similarities and differences
The comparison of the two smartphones helped the girl choose one.
The comparison of the two pairs of shoes helped the student make a decision. (COMPARE + PAIR → comparing a pair creates a comparison)
After a careful comparison, the mechanic finished the preparation for the competition.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin comparare, meaning 'to prepare together' or 'to match side by side.' The term evolved from the practice of ancient Romans placing two objects alongside each other (com- 'together' + parare 'to prepare') to evaluate their similarities and differences.
Breakdown
com- (together) + parare (to prepare, arrange) + -ison (action or result suffix, later -ion). The morphemes combine to express the act of placing things together for evaluation.
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📝Examples
“His singing voice pales in comparison to a dying walrus.”
“The price comparison website helped me save hundreds of dollars on my vacation.”
“In comparison to his twin brother, Jake looks like he was adopted from a different planet.”
“The teacher drew a comparison between Shakespeare and modern rap music.”
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