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incommensurate


in·com·men·su·rate

adj
\-ˈmen(t)s-rət, -ˈmen(t)sh-; -ˈmen(t)-sə-, -shə-\

Definition of INCOMMENSURATE

: not commensurate: as a : incommensurable b : inadequate c : disproportionate <a confidence incommensurate with their ability>

First Known Use of INCOMMENSURATE

1650

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