uncommensurate
sər adjective
1.
having the same measure; of equal extent or duration.
2.
corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree: Your paycheck should be commensurate with the amount of time worked.
3.
proportionate; adequate.
4.
having a common measure; commensurable.
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commensurate (kəˈmɛnsərɪt, -ʃə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having the same extent or duration |
| 2. | corresponding in degree, amount, or size; proportionate |
| 3. | able to be measured by a common standard; commensurable |
| [C17: from Late Latin commēnsūrātus, from Latin com- same + mēnsurāre to | |
| com'mensurately | |
| —adv | |
| com'mensurateness | |
| —n | |
| commensuration | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
commensurate
c.1400, from L.L. commensuratus, from L. com- "with" + L.L. mensuratus, pp. of mensurare "to measure," from mensura (see measure).
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