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commensurate

/kəˈmɛn.sər.ət/
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Adverb:commensurately
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commensurate Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Corresponding in size, degree, extent, or amount; proportionate.

Example

"The company offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant professional experience."

2

Measurable by a common standard or unit; commensurable.

Example

"Before comparing the two datasets, the researchers ensured that the variables were expressed in commensurate units."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard English, 'commensurate' is almost always followed by the preposition 'with' (or occasionally 'to') to indicate correspondence in degree or size, as in 'salary commensurate with experience.'

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Late Latin 'commensuratus', formed from the prefix 'com-' (together) and 'mensura' (measure), from the verb 'metiri' (to measure).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commensurate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commensurate
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