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From Latin mēnsūra (a measuring), from mētīrī (to measure). Produces measure, measurement, dimension (measuring across), immense (beyond measure), commensurate (measured together, proportionate), and incommensurate. The idea of 'measuring' extends from physical size to proportionality and excess.
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measure
to determine size or amount; a prescribed quantity; an action taken
dimension
A measurable extent such as length or width; an aspect of a situation
immense
Extremely large in size or extent
commensurate
Proportionate or corresponding in size or degree
immensity
The quality of being extremely large or vast
incommensurate
Not proportionate or corresponding in size or degree
measured
Carefully restrained and deliberate; determined by measurement
three-dimensional
Having height, width, and depth; lifelike