Commeasurable is a word that refers to items that can be measured using a common standard or unit. Its pronunciation is /kəˈmɛʒ(ə)rəb(ə)l/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/, followed by the consonant /k/, and the vowel /ɛ/. The second syllable is a long ‘e’ sound /iː/ followed by the consonant /ʒ/ and then short ‘u’ sound /ə/. The final syllable is pronounced with a silent ‘e’ and the consonant /b/.
Commeasurable is an adjective that refers to two or more things that can be compared or measured against each other using a common standard or unit of measurement. It describes the ability to establish a quantitative relationship or equivalence between entities, elements, or dimensions. When two or more objects, quantities, or attributes are commeasurable, it implies that they share a similar scale or magnitude, allowing for meaningful comparison or evaluation.
In the context of mathematics, commeasurable refers to integers or numbers that are divisible by the same common factor or multiple, and thus can be measured against each other in terms of their relative sizes or ratios. For example, two numbers that can both be divided evenly by the number 3 are commeasurable in terms of their divisibility by 3.
Beyond mathematics, commeasurable can also be applied to a wide range of fields or disciplines. In economics, it can be used to describe goods or assets that are interchangeable or can be valued using a common currency or unit of measurement. In physics, commeasurability may refer to the compatibility of physical quantities or units in a given system of measurement.
Overall, commeasurable refers to the quality or characteristic of being able to be compared or measured against each other using a shared standard or unit, facilitating meaningful assessment or comparison.
Having a common measure.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word commeasurable is derived from the Latin word commensurabilis, which is a combination of com- meaning together or with, and mensurabilis meaning measurable.