The word commensurate has to do with things that are similar in size and therefore appropriate. Many people think the death penalty is a commensurate punishment for murder. In other words, the penalty fits the crime.

Pronunciation: / kəˈmɛnsərɪt, -ʃə-/
English Description: equal or similar to something in size, amount, or degree
Chinese Translation: 同量的(Tong2 Liang4 De)
Spanish Translation: proporcional a
STORY: When things are commensurate, they're fair, appropriate, and the right size. If you got a ticket for jaywalking, you shouldn't get ten years in prison — that penalty is not commensurate with the crime. The word commensurate is usually followed bywith or to; one thing is commensurate with or to another.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE:

“It is necessary for China to develop a modern maritime military force structure commensurate with its national security and development interests.”
According to the law, those rates are to be reduced commensurate with the productivity growth of the overall economy.

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