commensurate
/kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/
Group 9Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion GRE
Example in Context
The employees demanded compensation commensurate with the increased responsibilities they had assumed during the reorganization.
Synonyms
proportionalequalmatching
Etymology
Indicates a measurement that corresponds in proportion.
- com (Latin) — with
- mensura (Latin) — measure
Memory Aid
👕Sounds like “common shirt”
If you wear a COMMON SHIRT that’s too small, it’s NOT COMMENSURATE with your size!
Visual Association
📏A ruler perfectly matching the size of a block, demonstrating perfect proportion.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “commensurate” mean on the GRE?
commensurate (adjective) means “Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion”. The employees demanded compensation commensurate with the increased responsibilities they had assumed during the reorganization.
How to remember “commensurate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “commensurate” sounds like “common shirt”. If you wear a COMMON SHIRT that’s too small, it’s NOT COMMENSURATE with your size!
What are synonyms for “commensurate”?
Common synonyms: proportional, equal, matching.