# ComparableComparator A comparator that compares types according to their conformance to the comparable protocol. ``` struct ComparableComparator where Compared : Comparable ``` ## Overview The comparator uses the relevant type’s implementation to compare instances. ## Topics ### Using a Comparator [`compare(_:_:)`](/documentation/Foundation/ComparableComparator/compare(_:_:)) Provides the relative ordering of two elements. ### Inspecting a Comparator [`order`](/documentation/Foundation/ComparableComparator/order) The sort order that the comparator uses to compare. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)