mensural

American

[men-sher-uhl, -ser-] / ˈmɛn ʃər əl, -sər- /

adjective

pertaining to measure.

mensural British

/ ˈmɛnʃərəl /

adjective

of or involving measure
music of or relating to music in which notes have fixed values in relation to each other

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Etymology

Origin of mensural

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

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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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