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Definition

[n] qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare"
[n] essential equality and interchangeability
[n] a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best"

In quantitative verse, the rule that two short syllables equal one long syllable. See mora.

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Synonyms

comparability, compare, comparison, equality, equation, par

Antonyms

nonequivalence

See Also...

alikeness, equality, likeness, parity, position, similitude, status, tie

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