| source : web1913 |
Commensurate \Com*men"su*rate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Commensurated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Commensurating}.] [Pref.
com- + mensurate.]
1. To reduce to a common measure. --Sir T. Browne.
2. To proportionate; to adjust. --T. Puller
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Commensurate \Com*men"su*rate\, a.
1. Having a common measure; commensurable; reducible to a
common measure; as, commensurate quantities.
2. Equal in measure or extent; proportionate.
Those who are persuaded that they shall continue
forever, can not choose but aspire after a happiness
commensurate to their duration. --Tillotson.
| source : wn |
commensurate
adj : corresponding in size or degree or extent; "pay should be
commensurate with the time worked" [ant: {incommensurate}]