commensurate
Definitions
Corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
相称的，成比例的，相当的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcom- (together, with) + mensur (measure) + -ate (adj.) = 'measured by the same standard.' When two things are commensurate, they're laid on one shared scale and found to match in proportion — pay commensurate with experience means the two move together on the same yardstick.
Root mens still carries 8 more wordsUsage Guide
- Formal/written register, very common in job ads and contracts: 'salary commensurate with experience.'
- Almost always followed by 'with' (commensurate with X), occasionally 'to.'
- Stress on the second syllable: com-MEN-su-rate.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The salary will be commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
- 2.
The punishment should be commensurate with the crime.
- 3.
They were given responsibilities commensurate with their rank.