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commensurate

 

[ kəˈmenʃ(ə)rət ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in relation to something else

corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

Synonyms

corresponding, equivalent, proportionate

Examples of usage

  • The punishment should be commensurate with the crime.
  • She received a salary commensurate with her experience.
Context #2 | Adjective

equal in measure or extent

having the same size, extent, or duration

Synonyms

equal, equivalent, proportionate

Examples of usage

  • He believed in a commensurate reward for hard work.
  • The effort should be commensurate with the reward.

Translations

Translations of the word "commensurate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comensurável

🇮🇳 समानुपाती

🇩🇪 angemessen

🇮🇩 sebanding

🇺🇦 співмірний

🇵🇱 współmierny

🇯🇵 釣り合った

🇫🇷 proportionné

🇪🇸 proporcional

🇹🇷 orantılı

🇰🇷 상응하는

🇸🇦 متناسب

🇨🇿 úměrný

🇸🇰 primeraný

🇨🇳 相称的

🇸🇮 sorazmeren

🇮🇸 hlutfallslegur

🇰🇿 сәйкес

🇬🇪 თანაზომიერი

🇦🇿 müvafiq

🇲🇽 proporcional

Etymology

The word 'commensurate' comes from the Latin word 'commensuratus', which is a combination of 'com-' (together) and 'mensuratus' (measured). The concept of proportion and equality has been central to the usage of 'commensurate' throughout history. The word has been used in various contexts to indicate a balanced or appropriate relationship between two entities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,262, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.