comparison
UK: kəmˈpærɪsən | US: kəmˈpærɪsən
n. the act or process of examining the similarities or differences between two or more things
n. a statement or judgment about how things are similar or different
The word "comparison" originates from Latin comparatio, derived from comparare ("to pair, match"). The morpheme com- (together) combines with par- (equal, from Latin par), reflecting the idea of bringing things together to assess equality or difference. The suffix -ison (via Old French -ison) nominalizes the action, forming a term for the act of comparing. This structure vividly captures the logic of juxtaposing items to evaluate their relationship.
The comparison between the two products revealed significant differences in quality.
Her essay includes a detailed comparison of classical and modern art styles.
Without a basis for comparison, it’s hard to judge which option is better.
The teacher asked students to draw a comparison between the two historical events.
His speed is beyond comparison; no one else comes close.