Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commensurable
adjective
/kəˈmɛnʃərəbəl/
Definition
Capable of being measured by the same standard or expressed in the same units.
Examples
- All measurements in this experiment are commensurable, ensuring accurate comparisons.
- In philosophy, some might argue that personal happiness and societal well-being are commensurable concepts.
Meaning
Two or more quantities are commensurable if they can be expressed with a common measurement or unit.
Synonyms
- Comparable
- Equivalent
- Assessable
- Measurable
