commensurate
Of a proportionate or similar measurable standardOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
» This great feat needs a commensurate prize.
Meaning
3 sensesOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
commensurate punishments
The rewards will be commensurate with the efforts made.
ausgewogen, angemessen, entsprechend
соразме́рныйsorazmérnyj, соизмери́мыйsoizmerímyj, соотве́тственныйsootvétstvennyj
Describing a crystal in which every atom or molecule is placed in the same relative position
Describing two numbers within the same Archimedean class, so that neither is infinitely larger than the other.
- corresponding in size or degree or extent
Examples
6 sentencesThis great feat needs a commensurate prize.
Tom got a job commensurate with his training and experience.
deTom bekam eine seiner Ausbildung und Erfahrung entsprechende Arbeit. — Esperantostern
The benefits will be commensurate with the size of the project.
The applicant says he is seeking a salary commensurate with his qualifications.
Stupidity is commensurate with obedience.
Translations
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Origin
First attested in 1641; borrowed from Late Latin commēnsūrātus, from com- (“together, withFirst attested in 1641; borrowed from Late Latin commēnsūrātus, from com- (“together, with”) + mēnsūrātus, perfect passive participle of mēnsūrō (“to measure, to estimate”), (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from Latin mēnsūra (“measure”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix).
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Forms
more commensurate, most commensurate| Comparative | more commensurate Lesson |
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| Superlative | most commensurate Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
39 synonymsAntonyms
18 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form