mensural

[men-sher-uhl, -ser-]

adjective

1. pertaining to measure.

mensural

/ ˈmɛnʃərəl /

adjective

1. of or involving measure

2. music of or relating to music in which notes have fixed values in relation to each other

Word History and Origins

Origin of mensural¹

1600–10; < Late Latin mēnsūrālis, equivalent to Latin mēnsūr ( a ) measure + -ālis -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of mensural¹

C17: from Late Latin mēnsūrālis, from mēnsūra _measure

Example Sentences

The second includes the so-called "mathematical instruments" of practical use, which were employed by mathematical practitioners and laymen alike for the mensural and nautical needs of the Colonies.

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P. 51, "but her mensural troubles" changed to "but her menstrual troubles".

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