Vergelijkbaar
Example: De twee boeken zijn vergelijkbaar in hun thema's en stijl.
Definition
"Vergelijkbaar" is an adjective used to describe things that are similar or alike in certain aspects, such as characteristics, qualities, or features. For example, in the phrase 'De twee boeken zijn vergelijkbaar in hun thema's en stijl,' it indicates that the two books share common themes and styles.
Etymology
The word "vergelijkbaar" comes from the Dutch verb "vergelijken," meaning 'to compare,' combined with the suffix "-baar," which forms adjectives meaning 'able to be.' So, "vergelijkbaar" literally means 'able to be compared.' This construction reflects how the adjective relates to similarity and comparison.
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"Vergelijkbaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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