incommensurate

[ˌɪnkəˈmenʃ(ə)rət]

incommensurate Definition

• 1. out of proportion; inadequate or unsuitable in amount compared with something else
• 2. having no common standard of measurement

Using incommensurate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incommensurate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The salary offered was incommensurate with her experience.

• Example

  The punishment seemed incommensurate with the crime.

• Example

  The two things are incommensurate and cannot be compared.

incommensurate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for incommensurate

• disproportionate
• inadequate
• insufficient
• unsuitable
• incompatible

Antonyms for incommensurate

• commensurate
• proportionate
• suitable

Phrases with incommensurate

• incommensurate with

  not in proportion to or not corresponding with something else

  Example

  The pay raise was incommensurate with the amount of work he had done.

• incommensurate values

  values that cannot be measured against each other using a common standard

  Example

  The incommensurate values of different cultures can lead to misunderstandings.

• incommensurate demands

  demands that are unreasonable or impossible to fulfill

  Example

  The boss's incommensurate demands caused a lot of stress for the employees.

Origins of incommensurate

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'commensuratus' meaning 'measured together'

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Summary: incommensurate in Brief

'Incommensurate' [ˌɪnkəˈmenʃ(ə)rət] means out of proportion or inadequate compared to something else, or having no common standard of measurement. It is often used to describe situations where something is not suitable or compatible. For example, 'The salary offered was incommensurate with her experience.'