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commensurable
[kuh-men-ser-uh-buhl, -sher-uh-]
adjective
having the same measure or divisor.
The numbers 6 and 9 are commensurable since they are divisible by 3.
suitable in measure; proportionate.
commensurable
/ -ʃə-, kəˈmɛnsərəbəl /
adjective
maths
having a common factor
having units of the same dimensions and being related by whole numbers
hours and minutes are commensurable
well-proportioned; proportionate
Other 51Թ Forms
- commensurability noun
- commensurableness noun
- commensurably adverb
- dzˌԲܰˈٲ noun
- dzˈԲܰ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of commensurable1
Example Sentences
Analysis of the video footage clearly showed that -- depending on the sung pitch -- the vocal folds in the throat vibrate and collide 1000 to 1600 times per second, commensurable with the produced sound's frequency.
But corporate research managers must understand that the art of science starts with a tinge of intuition that is not easily commensurable with the textbook logic of managers and business administrators.
Nor is Spencer's analysis of the beginning of the process of food-seizure, adduced in support of the theory that happiness and morality are commensurable, confirmed by facts.
Although the reports are more explicit, they are still couched in general terms, and not commensurable.
Now a quantitative ratio is between commensurable quantities.
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