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   commensurate

   /kəˈmɛnʃ(ə)rət/

   adjective

   • 1. corresponding in size or degree; in proportion: "salary will be commensurate with age and experience" Similar equivalentequalcorrespondingcorrespondentcomparableproportionateproportionalrare:commensurableappropriate toin keeping within line withconsistent withcorresponding toin accordance withaccording torelative toin proportion withproportionate todependent onbased onrare:commensurable with/toOpposite disproportionate

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from late Latin commensuratus, from com- ‘together’ + mensuratus, past participle of mensurare ‘to measure’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. commensurately adverb
   • 2. commensurateness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMENSURATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMMENSURATE definition: 1. in a correct and suitable amount compared to something else: 2. in a correct and suitable…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of COMMENSURATE is corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate. How to use commensurate in a sentence. Did you know?

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   COMMENSURATE meaning: 1. in a correct and suitable amount compared to something else: 2. in a correct and suitable…. Learn more.

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   3 meanings: 1. having the same extent or duration 2. corresponding in degree, amount, or size; proportionate 3. able to be.... Click for more definitions.

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   Commensurate definition: corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree. See examples of COMMENSURATE used in a sentence.

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   Definition of commensurate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adj. 1. Of the same size, extent, or duration as another. 2. Corresponding in size or degree; proportionate: a salary commensurate with my performance. 3. Measurable by a common standard; commensurable.

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   The word commensurate has to do with things that are similar in size and therefore appropriate. Many people think the death penalty is a commensurate punishment for murder. In other words, the penalty fits the crime. When things are commensurate, they're fair, appropriate, and the right size.

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    Aug 1, 2024 · commensurate (comparative more commensurate, superlative most commensurate) Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.

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    commensurate (with something) (formal) jump to other results matching something in size, importance, quality, etc. Salary will be commensurate with experience. opposite incommensurate