Word of the Day: Commensurate

What does commensurate mean?

1. adjective — corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree, proportionate
2. adjective — equal in measure or extent, coextensive
3. adjective — commensurable

Commensurate in a sentence

was given a job commensurate with her abilities and experience

Synonyms of commensurate

Antonyms of commensurate

Origin of commensurate

Late Latin commensuratus, from Latin com- + Late Latin mensuratus, past participle of mensurare to measure, from Latin mensura measure measure

First known use: 1641