The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Comparable \Com"pa*ra*ble\, a. [L. comparabilis: cf. F.
   comparable.]
   Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison.
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         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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