Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 2, 2026
commensurate
- kuh-MEN-sur-it · adjective
- Corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate.
- “The CEO's compensation package is commensurate with industry standards.”
- Origin: From Late Latin 'commensuratus' meaning 'measured with.'
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