commensuration

com·men·su·rate

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Definitions of commensuration word

adjective commensuration corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree: Your paycheck should be commensurate with the amount of time worked. 1
adjective commensuration proportionate; adequate: a solution commensurate to the seriousness of the problem. 1
adjective commensuration having the same measure; of equal extent or duration. 1
adjective commensuration having a common measure or divisor; commensurable. 1
noun commensuration The act of commensurating; the state of being commensurate. 1

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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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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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