commensurably
- adverb
- /kəˈmɛnʃərəbli/
- Formal
- 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
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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.
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The project's impact on the community will grow commensurably as more resources are allocated for its development.
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When companies expand their services, their customer base tends to grow commensurably to meet the increased demand.
Synonyms
In a way that makes one thing match another in size or amount
In a way that changes by the same amount as something else
In a way that matches something else
In a way that matches something in size or degree
How Proportional
Surface Forms
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.