commensurate — corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmenʃərət/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's massive bonus was hardly commensurate with the company's terrible performance this year.
- His cooking skills are commensurate with his ability to burn water.
- We offer benefits commensurate with industry standards.
commensurate
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈmenʃərət/]
corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate
Her raise was finally commensurate with the years of hard work she had given.
Come-Men measures portions perfectly - commensurate servings for all!
Make workloads proportionate, then coordinate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'commensurate', derived from 'com-' (with) and 'mensuratus' (measured), from 'mensura' meaning measure. It entered English in the late 16th century to describe things that are proportionate or corresponding in measure.
Breakdown
com- (with, together) + mensur- (measure) + -ate (adjective suffix) = commensurate (proportionate in measure)
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📝Examples
“The CEO's massive bonus was hardly commensurate with the company's terrible performance this year.”
“His cooking skills are commensurate with his ability to burn water.”
“We offer benefits commensurate with industry standards.”
“The punishment should be commensurate with the crime.”
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