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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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commensurate
Proportionate or corresponding in size or degree
dimension
A measurable extent such as length or width; an aspect of a situation
immense
Extremely large in size or extent
immensity
The quality of being extremely large or vast
incommensurate
Not proportionate or corresponding in size or degree
measure
to determine size or amount; a prescribed quantity; an action taken
measured
Carefully restrained and deliberate; determined by measurement; 慎重的，经过测量的
measurements
Figures obtained by measuring; the process of measuring; 测量值，尺寸
measures
Actions taken to achieve a goal; quantities; to determine size or extent; 措施；测量
three-dimensional
Having height, width, and depth; lifelike