commensurately (comparative more commensurately, superlative most commensurately)
In a commensurate manner; so as to be equal or proportionate
Synonyms: adequately, proportionately
With equal measure or extent.
Source: Wiktionary
Com*men"su*rate*ly, adv.
1. In a commensurate manner; so as to be equal or proportionate; adequately.
2. With equal measure or extent. Goodwin.
Com*men"su*rate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Commensurated; p. pr. & vb. n. Commensurating.] Etym: [Pref. com- + mensurate.]
1. To reduce to a common measure. Sir T. Browne.
2. To proportionate; to adjust. T. Puller
Com*men"su*rate, a.
1. Having a common measure; commensurable; reducible to a common measure; as, commensurate quantities.
2. Equal in measure or extent; proportionate. Those who are persuaded that they shall continue forever, can not choose but aspire after a hapiness commensurate to their duration. Tillotson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 March 2025
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