Commensurately: meaning, definitions and examples
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commensurately
[ kəˈmenʃ(ə)rətli ]
in relation to something else
In a way that is proportionate or corresponding in size or degree; in a manner that maintains balance or harmony.
Synonyms
correspondingly, equivalently, proportionately
Examples of usage
- He was compensated commensurately with his level of experience.
- She was rewarded commensurately for her hard work.
- The punishment should be commensurate with the crime.
in a way that is fair or just
In a way that is fair or according to what is deserved; in a manner that is appropriate or suitable.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was treated commensurately with his contribution to the project.
- The benefits should be distributed commensurately among all team members.
- The resources should be allocated commensurately based on need.
Translations
Translations of the word "commensurately" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comensuradamente
🇮🇳 समानुपातिक रूप से
🇩🇪 angemessen
🇮🇩 sebanding
🇺🇦 співмірно
🇵🇱 proporcjonalnie
🇯🇵 比例して
🇫🇷 proportionnellement
🇪🇸 proporcionalmente
🇹🇷 orantılı olarak
🇰🇷 비례하여
🇸🇦 بشكل متناسب
🇨🇿 úměrně
🇸🇰 primerane
🇨🇳 相称地
🇸🇮 sorazmerno
🇮🇸 í hlutfalli
🇰🇿 сай
🇬🇪 შესაბამისად
🇦🇿 mütənasib olaraq
🇲🇽 proporcionalmente
Word origin
The word 'commensurately' comes from the Latin word 'commensuratus', which is derived from the prefix 'com-' meaning 'together' and the word 'mensura' meaning 'measure'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century.
See also: incommensurate.