comparison Definition

comparison
noun

1. The process of, an act of or a reasonable basis for, comparing.

Example: There can be no comparison between them
Thesaurus: analogy, simile, correlation, parallel, distinction, similitude, juxtaposition; resemblance, similarity, likeness.
2. grammar.
The positive (sense 14), comparative (adj 4) and superlative (adj 1) forms of adjectives and adverbs. Also called degrees of comparison.

Etymology: 14c: from French comparaison, from Latin comparare to match.