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incommensurate

[ in-kuh-men-ser-it, -sher- ]

adjective

  1. not commensurate; disproportionate; inadequate:

    Our income is incommensurate to our wants.



incommensurate

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adjective

  1. whenpostpositive, often foll by with not commensurate; disproportionate
  2. incommensurable
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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ¾±²Ô³¦´Ç³¾Ëˆ³¾±ð²Ô²õ³Ü°ù²¹³Ù±ð±ô²â, adverb
  • ËŒ¾±²Ô³¦´Ç³¾Ëˆ³¾±ð²Ô²õ³Ü°ù²¹³Ù±ð²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • ¾±²Ôc´Ç³¾Â·³¾±ð²Ôs³Ü·°ù²¹³Ù±ð·±ô²â adverb
  • ¾±²Ôc´Ç³¾Â·³¾±ð²Ôs³Ü·°ù²¹³Ù±ð·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of incommensurate1

First recorded in 1640–50; in- 3 + commensurate
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Example Sentences

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The two surfaces should be incommensurate, which means the potential 'hills' in the molecular structure of one surface should not fit to the potential 'wells' of the other surface.

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Despite the complexity of these latter ideas, her use of diagrams and figures helps to reinforce their approachability—although in some cases their incommensurate simplicity feels unsatisfying.

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The Chinese government took one of three seats on the subsidiary’s board, wielding a level of influence incommensurate with its nominal stake.

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Hirers across industries describe a recurring scenario: A candidate in their 20s or early 30s applies for a position and requests compensation and benefits incommensurate with experience.

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As long ago as 2011, the WHO’s report on the H1N1 influenza pandemic concluded that the agency’s budget is “wholly incommensurate†with its global responsibilities.

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