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- [kuh-men-ser-it, -sher-]
- /kəˈmɛn sər ɪt, -ʃər-/
- /kəˈmen.sjər.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-men-ser-it, -sher-]
- /kəˈmɛn sər ɪt, -ʃər-/
Definitions of commensurate word
- adjective commensurate If the level of one thing is commensurate with another, the first level is in proportion to the second. 3
- adjective commensurate having the same extent or duration 3
- adjective commensurate corresponding in degree, amount, or size; proportionate 3
- adjective commensurate able to be measured by a common standard; commensurable 3
- adjective commensurate equal in measure or size; coextensive 3
- adjective commensurate corresponding in extent or degree; proportionate 3
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Origin of commensurate
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Late Latin commēnsūrātus, equivalent to Latin com- com- + mēnsūrātus (past participle of mēnsūrāre to measure); see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Commensurate
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commensurate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commensurate
adj commensurate
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
- comparable — Something that is comparable to something else is roughly similar, for example in amount or importance.
- sufficient — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- proportionate — proportioned; being in due proportion; proportional.
adjective commensurate
- corresponding — parallel; equivalent
- matching — a person or thing that equals or resembles another in some respect.
Antonyms for commensurate
adj commensurate
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- incommensurate — not commensurate; disproportionate; inadequate: Our income is incommensurate to our wants.
adjective commensurate
- disproportionate — not proportionate; out of proportion, as in size or number.
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