commensurate

The definition of commensurate is equal or proportionate.

(adjective)

An example of commensurate is the relationship between a GED and a high school diploma.

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adjective

Origin: LL commensuratus < com-, with + mensuratus, pp. of mensurare: see commensurable

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See commensurate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of the same size, extent, or duration as another.
Corresponding in size or degree; proportionate: a salary commensurate with my performance.
Measurable by a common standard; commensurable.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin commēnsūrātus

Origin: : Latin com-, com-

Origin: + mēnsūrātus (from past participle of mēnsūrāre, to measure, from Latin mēnsūra, measure; see measure)

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