COMMENSURATE


Meaning of COMMENSURATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈmen(t)s-rət, -ˈmen(t)sh-; -ˈmen(t)-sə-, -shə- ]

adjective

Etymology: Late Latin commensuratus, from Latin com- + Late Latin mensuratus, past participle of mensurare to measure, from Latin mensura measure — more at measure

Date: 1641

1. : equal in measure or extent : coextensive

lived a life commensurate with the early years of the republic

2. : corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate

was given a job commensurate with her abilities

3. : commensurable 1

• com·men·su·rate·ly adverb

• com·men·su·ra·tion -ˌmen(t)-sə-ˈrā-shən, -shə- noun

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