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Commensurately: meaning, definitions and examples

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commensurately

 

[ kəˈmenʃ(ə)rətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

equitably, fairly, justly

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,987 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.