- equal in measure or size; coextensive
- corresponding in extent or degree; proportionate
- commensurable (sense )
Origin of commensurate
Late Latin commensuratus from com-, with + mensuratus, past participle of mensurare: see commensurable
adjective
The definition of commensurate is equal or proportionate.
An example of commensurate is the relationship between a GED and a high school diploma.
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commensurate
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 of commensurate
Late Latin commēnsūrātus Latin com- com- mēnsūrātus ( from ) ( past participle of mēnsūrāre to measure ) ( from Latin mēnsūra measure ; see measure . )Related Forms:
- com·men′su·rate·ly
adverb
- com·men′su·ra′tion
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more commensurate, superlative most commensurate)
- Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
- If it is essential in our interests to maintain a quasi-permanent position of power on the Asian mainland as against the Chinese then we must be prepared to continue to pay the present cost in Vietnam indefinitely and to meet any escalation on the other side with at least a commensurate escalation of commitment of our own. - Report to the President on Southeast Asia-Vietnam by Senator Mike Mansfield, December 18, 1962
Verb
(third-person singular simple present commensurates, present participle commensurating, simple past and past participle commensurated)
- To reduce to a common measure.
- To proportionate; to adjust.
Origin
From Latin com- (“together, with”) + mēnsūrō.
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Sentence Examples
- We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience.
- His job is commensurate with his qualifications, leadership & interpersonal skills.
- The salary increase was commensurate with each professional membership grade.
- The actions taken were commensurate with the risk to the product.
- The decision was commensurate with the seriousness of the crime.
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WORDS NEAR commensurate IN THE DICTIONARY
- commensurate
- commensurability
- commensurable
- commensurableness