Mensurable: meaning, definitions and examples

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mensurable

 

[ ˈmɛnʒərəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

measurement ability

Mensurable refers to something that can be measured or quantified. It implies that the object or concept in question possesses clear attributes that allow for assessment or evaluation.

Synonyms

assessable, measurable, quantifiable

Examples of usage

  • The mensurable data showed significant improvements over the previous year.
  • In science, only mensurable variables can be used in experiments.
  • The project's success was mensurable in terms of cost-savings and efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "mensurable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mensurável

🇮🇳 मापने योग्य

🇩🇪 messbar

🇮🇩 dapat diukur

🇺🇦 вимірювальний

🇵🇱 mierzalny

🇯🇵 測定可能な

🇫🇷 mesurable

🇪🇸 medible

🇹🇷 ölçülebilir

🇰🇷 측정 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للقياس

🇨🇿 měřitelný

🇸🇰 merateľný

🇨🇳 可测量的

🇸🇮 merljiv

🇮🇸 mælanlegur

🇰🇿 өлшенетін

🇬🇪 მზომადი

🇦🇿 ölçülə bilən

🇲🇽 medible

Etymology

The term 'mensurable' originates from the Latin word 'mensurabilis', which means 'that can be measured.' The root 'mensura' translates to 'measure' in English, emphasizing the capability of quantification. This term has been adopted into English usage, particularly in fields such as science, mathematics, and engineering, where precise measurement is crucial. Over time, it has retained its meaning, aligning with contexts where clarity in dimensions, quantities, or metrics is of utmost importance, underscoring its relevance in various disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,373, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.