kəˈmen(t)s(ə)rə̇t also -mench(ə)-; usu -ə̇d.+V adjective
Etymology: Late Latin commensuratus equal, from Latin com- + Late Latin mensuratus, past participle of mensurare to measure
1. : equal in measure or extent : coextensive
the life of Burleigh was commensurate with one of the most important periods — T.B.Macaulay
iron has defects almost commensurate with its virtues — Lewis Mumford
2. : corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
an income commensurate with his needs
the child was started in a grade commensurate with his mental ability — F.H.Allen
3. archaic : corresponding in nature : of the same sphere of phenomena : essentially interrelated
4. : commensurable 1
• com·men·su·rate·ly adverb
• com·men·su·rate·ness noun -es