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How do you spell Commensurate?

Correct spelling

commensurate

COM + MENSURA (measure) + ATE: think 'measure with' - double M, double N

Why is commensurate spelled this way?

From Latin commensuratus, of equal measure. COM (with) + MENSURA (measure). Something commensurate matches in measure — proportional, neither too much nor too little.

Common misspellings of commensurate

commensuritecommenseratecommeasuratecommensurant

Example

Her salary increase was commensurate with her expanded responsibilities and proven track record.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell commensurate?+
The correct spelling is "commensurate". COM + MENSURA (measure) + ATE: think 'measure with' - double M, double N
Is it commensurite or commensurate?+
The correct spelling is "commensurate", not "commensurite".

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