commensurately C2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /kəˈmɛnsɝətli/ See IPA manual Freq #296508 Meanings 1 adv In a way that matches or is in proportion to something. As his responsibilities grew, his salary rose commensurately. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that matches or is... proportionatelyadequately Etymology AI details From commensurate + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # commensurately **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /kəˈmɛnsɝətli/ **Frequency rank:** 296508 ## Meanings 1. In a way that matches or is in proportion to something. ## Examples - As his responsibilities grew, his salary rose commensurately. ## Etymology From commensurate + -ly. ## AI Etymology Commensurately is from commensurate + -ly. In present-day use, it means in a way that matches or is in proportion to something. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown