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/kompaɾaˈθjon/ ES

/kompaɾaˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

comparison

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Word origin

From Latin comparatio, from comparare ('to pair, to match'), formed from com ('together') and par ('equal'). The same root gives English 'comparison' and 'par'.

Origin
Latin
Root
comparatio
English cognates
comparison, compare, par

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcomparaciones

Examples

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The comparison between the two cars is very clear.

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There is no possible comparison between them.

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In comparison with last year, we have improved a lot.

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Can you make a comparison of prices before buying?

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That comparison does not seem fair to me.

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This word is taught in chapter 41, lesson 10: comparación, confirmación, dibujar and 7 more words.