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commensurate definition

com·men·su·rate (-s̸ho̵or it, -sər-)

adjective

  1. equal in measure or size; coextensive
  2. corresponding in extent or degree; proportionate
  3. commensurable (sense )

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

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