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Word: Commensurate
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from late Latin commensuratus, from com- ‘together’ + mensuratus, past participle of mensurare ‘to measure’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈmɛnʃ(ə)rət
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈmɛnsjʊrət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
Short Definition:corresponding in size or degree
Examples:- salary will be commensurate with age and experience
- such heavy responsibility must receive commensurate reward
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