commensurate
adjective · verb
Simple meaning
Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəˈmɛnsɚət
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Definition
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adjective
Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
verb
To proportionate; to adjust.
To reduce to a common measure.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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This meaning: Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
Used this way, commensurate is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Pay should be commensurate with the time worked.”adjective
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Synonyms
Antonyms
Sense: of a proportionate or similar measurable standard
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