as in proportional
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
though his new job pays less, the pay is at least commensurable with the amount of work and the level of stress he must contend with
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Recent Examples of commensurable
Such dual-economy arrangements later allowed the great imperial powers to make their commitment to free exchange, and to a degree of pluralism, commensurable with their ongoing subjugation of native peoples.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable.
—Kyle Harper, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2017
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Once the germ reached the seething colonies of commensurable rodents, fattened on the empire’s giant stores of grain, the mortality was unstoppable.
—Kyle Harper, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commensurable
Adjective
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Each of these numbers have been made proportional to the area of an equilateral triangle, the sides of which are calculated using a simple formula.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The operating system supported the hardware and the demands of the on-screen bitmapped display, which could handle true proportional text.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fans will have to wait on that for an experience that’s commensurate with the reputation of the series.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Much will be made of the fact that Wallen’s three nominations may not feel commensurate with his commercial status, as Wallen is not just the biggest reigning star in country but definably the most popular male artist in any genre now.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By reducing time spent at charging stations, the technology aims to make the EV ownership experience more comparable to refueling a conventional vehicle.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants are actively seeking to reduce their reliance on international suppliers, but domestic alternatives aren't always available or comparable.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hydrolyzed proteins replenish lost amino acids that intensively nourish and maintain hair in a healthy, balanced state.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Commensurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commensurable. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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