Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incommensurate
adjective
/ˌɪnkəˈmɛnʃərɪt/
Definition
Not able to be measured or compared in a meaningful way; disproportionate.
Examples
- The effort put into the project was incommensurate with the results achieved.
- Her emotional response seemed incommensurate with the situation at hand.
- He found the compensation incommensurate to the amount of work required.
Meaning
The term incommensurate describes a relationship where two or more things cannot be evaluated using a common standard or metric, often implying a lack of balance or proportionality.
Synonyms
- disproportionate
- unequal
- inadequate
- discrepant
