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commensurably

commensurably

7.7
In a way that matches the size or amount of something
  • adverb
  • /kəˈmɛnʃərəbli/
  • Formal
translation icon : proporcionalmente
  • If memories are far more complicated than picking out the descriptive "whats" being remembered, then a study of complex identity constructions within memories should be commensurably nuanced.
  • increased commensurably

Examples

  • They will be commensurably more costly to attract, satisfy, and keep trained.

    Academic text (1996)
  • There is commensurably much less interest in integrating the whole system.

    Academic text (1996)
  • As a new lawyer grew in competency and professional stature, the size and complexity of his work assignments would commensurably increase.

    Academic text (2017)
  • With the poorer quality conscript becoming the norm, and as the available funds grew, the search for technological fixes also increased commensurably.

    Academic text (1996)
  • One such intersection is formed when the Xuxa icon travels north to the United States, where her trademark "X" collides smartly with another, commensurably powerful trademark "X."

    Academic text (1998)
  • As the athlete trains harder, her performance improves commensurably, reflecting her increased dedication.

  • The project's impact on the community will grow commensurably as more resources are allocated for its development.

  • When companies expand their services, their customer base tends to grow commensurably to meet the increased demand.

Synonyms

proportionately
vscommensurably
10 4.1

In a way that makes one thing match another in size or amount

is the same idea but uses a different word form
proportionally
vscommensurably
9 4.2

In a way that changes by the same amount as something else

is similar in meaning but uses a different lexical form
correspondingly
vscommensurably
5 4.8

In a way that matches something else

is focused on matching generally rather than exact measured amounts
commensurately
vscommensurably
  • Formal
1 7.5

In a way that matches something in size or degree

has identical meaning but is a different adverb form

How Proportional

commensurably
  • Formal
7.7
evenly
98 1.3
unevenly
8 3.5

Surface Forms

commensurably positive

Morphology

commensurably = commensurable (transparent) = commensurable + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'commensurable' using '-ly', yielding 'in a commensurable/proportional way'.

Etymology

Commensurably comes from Latin parts com- ('together') and mensura ('measure'), and it is like the common word measure. So, to do something commensurably is to do it in the same amount or in proportion, like using the same ruler so both things match.