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Definition of: commensurate
(kə·men′shə·rit, -sə·rit) adjective
1. Commensurable.
2. In proper proportion; proportionate.
3. Sufficient for the purpose or occasion.
4. Adequate; of equal extent. See synonyms under ADEQUATE. [<LL commensuratus, pp. of commensurare <com- together + mensurare measure]
—com·men′·su·rate·ly adverb
—com·men′su·rate·ness noun
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