— commensurately , adv. — commensurateness , n. — commensuration /keuh men'seuh ray"sheuhn, -sheuh-/ , n.
/keuh men"seuhr it, -sheuhr-/ , adj.
1. having the same measure; of equal extent or duration.
2. corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree: Your paycheck should be commensurate with the amount of time worked.
3. proportionate; adequate.
4. having a common measure; commensurable.
[ 1635-45; commensuratus, equiv. to L com- COM- + mensuratus (ptp. of mensurare to MEASURE); see -ATE 1 ]