commensurable
Americanadjective
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having the same measure or divisor.
The numbers 6 and 9 are commensurable since they are divisible by 3.
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suitable in measure; proportionate.
adjective
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maths
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having a common factor
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having units of the same dimensions and being related by whole numbers
hours and minutes are commensurable
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well-proportioned; proportionate
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of commensurable
1550–60; < Late Latin commēnsūrābilis, equivalent to Latin com- com- + mēnsūrābilis (equivalent to mēnsūrā ( re ) ( see commensurate) + -bilis -ble )
Example Sentences
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Difficulties have resulted from the fact that these three periods are not commensurable; that’s a fancy way of saying that one does not divide evenly into any of the others.
From Textbooks • Oct. 13, 2016
The analogous is not always the same as the commensurable.
From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2011
The possible gain is, I think, in no way commensurable with the probable risks of panic and disorder.
From The Invasion by Le Queux, William
It is a little easier to start with the hexagon, however, for we are already nearer the circle, and the side and perimeter are both commensurable with the radius.
From The Teaching of Geometry by Smith, David Eugene
The new coins are commensurable with, and in a finite ratio to, the old ones.
From A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II by Smith, David Eugene
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