Commensurate: meaning, definitions and examples
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commensurate
[ kəˈmenʃ(ə)rət ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.