Definition

Having a common measure or standard; able to be compared in terms of size, amount, or degree.

Example

The two projects are commensurable in terms of their costs and benefits.

Conversation

I was reading about different ways to compare sizes of things in math class.

Oh really? Did they mention if the sizes are commensurable?

Yeah, they said that two quantities are commensurable if you can measure them by a common standard.

That makes sense! It's cool how math helps us understand relationships between different things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Commensurable is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "mensurabilis" (from "mensura", meaning measure). The word describes things that can be measured together or have a common measure.

Memory Tip

Think of things that can be 'measured together' — 'com-' means together, and 'mensura' means measure.

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