commensurate
UK: kəˈmenʃərət | US: kəˈmenʃərət
adj. corresponding in size, degree, or proportion; adequate
adj. measurable by the same standard
commensurate = com<together> + mensur<measure> + ate<adjective suffix>
- com: Latin prefix meaning "together" or "with."
- mensur: Derived from Latin mensus (past participle of metiri, "to measure").
- ate: Suffix forming adjectives indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin commensuratus, combining com- (intensifying "together") and mensura ("measure"). It entered English in the 17th century, originally describing things measured by the same standard. The logic reflects shared proportionality—a "joint measurement" of suitability or equivalence.
The punishment should be commensurate with the crime.
Her salary is commensurate with her experience.
The project’s budget must be commensurate to its scope.
Their efforts were not commensurate with the results.
A commensurate increase in resources was allocated.