| comparative literature |
the comparative study of various national literatures to identify common characteristics, mutual influences, common sources, or the like. |
| comparatively |
when compared with another or others; by comparison; relatively. |
| compare |
to note the likenesses and differences of. [5 definitions] |
| compare apples to oranges |
to liken two things that make no sense to be likened because they are not alike all. |
| compare notes |
to exchange opinions, impressions, or observations. |
| comparison |
the process or result of comparing or of being compared. [2 definitions] |
| compartment |
a part sectioned off from a larger whole. [3 definitions] |
| compartmentalize |
to divide or separate into compartments or categories. |
| compass |
an instrument for determining direction, esp. one with a horizontal magnetic needle that rotates freely until it points to the magnetic north. [9 definitions] |
| compassable |
combined form of compass. |
| compass card |
a round card showing the points of the compass and degrees of a circle that is fitted within a compass case. |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering, prompting a desire to relieve that suffering; commiseration; clemency. |
| compassionate |
filled with compassion; consoling; sympathetic. |
| compassionless |
combined form of compassion. |
| compatible |
able to exist or function harmoniously with another. [2 definitions] |
| compatriot |
a fellow citizen. [2 definitions] |
| compeer |
one recognized as an equal; peer. [2 definitions] |
| compel |
to force or drive to some action or attitude; pressure. [3 definitions] |
| compelling |
exerting a strong hold on the attention. [2 definitions] |
| compendious |
briefly summarizing or abstracting all the essentials; concise but complete. |
| compendium |
an abridgement, summary, or abstract. [2 definitions] |