Synonyms of commensurate
38 similar words · 18 opposite words
Another word for commensurate is proper. Other synonyms of commensurate are suitable, consistent, uniform, apt and allowable. The opposite of commensurate is discommensurate.
Synonyms and similar words for commensurate
adjectiveOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
- commensurableRelated in size or scale; commensurate or proportionate.
- allowableAppropriate; acceptable.
- appropriate
- apropos
- apposite
- aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
- correct
- expedient
- felicitous
- fit
- fit for purpose BritishAppropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use.
- fittingAppropriate, suitable, proper.
- gainandAppropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.
- idoneousAppropriate; suitable.
- in lineSuitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
- likely
- opportune
- properSuited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable.
- right
- seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
- sensible
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- tidy
- up to standard BritishOf a necessary standard of quality for its intended use.
- compatibleConsistent; congruous.
- compliantCompatible with or following guidelines, specifications, rules, or laws.
- conformableSuitable; compliant.
- conformantIn accordance with a set of specifications.
- congruentCorresponding in character; congruous.
- congruousCorresponding in character.
- consistentCompatible, accordant.
- in step figuratively
- proportionate
- uniformConsistent; conforming to one standard.
- comely archaic, literaryOf a person, an action, behaviour, etc.: meeting accepted moral or social norms; appropriate, becoming, proper.
- decorous obsoleteAppropriate, suitable.
- meet archaic
- sortable obsolete
Opposite of commensurate
adjectiveOf a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
- incommensurateOut of proportion (in size, degree or extent) with something else.
- discommensurateNot commensurate.
- dissimilarNot similar; unalike; different.
- bad
- improper
- inappropriate
- malapropos formalOut of place; inappropriate.
- inaptNot apt.
- inept
- inopportune
- out of line
- out of order
- out of place
- unapt
- unfit
- unseemlyInconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
- unsuitableNot suitable.
- unhappy dated
Meaning of commensurate
- adjective Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
- adjective Describing a crystal in which every atom or molecule is placed in the same relative position.
- adjective Describing two numbers within the same Archimedean class, so that neither is infinitely larger than the other.
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Questions about synonyms of commensurate
- What is another word for commensurate?
- Commensurate has 38 synonyms on Word.ws, such as proper, suitable, consistent, uniform, apt, allowable, compatible and compliant.
- What is the opposite of commensurate?
- The opposite of commensurate is discommensurate. Other antonyms of commensurate are unsuitable, dissimilar, unseemly, bad and inapt.
- What does commensurate mean?
- Commensurate means of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
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