Equable vs Commensurate - What's the difference?
equable | commensurate | Related terms |
Unvarying]], [[calm, Calm and steady; constant and uniform.
(of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold.
(of emotions etc) Not easily disturbed; tranquil.
Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
To reduce to a common measure.
To proportionate; to adjust.
Equable is a related term of commensurate.
As adjectives the difference between equable and commensurate
is that equable is unvarying]], [[calm|calm and steady; constant and uniform while commensurate is of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.As a verb commensurate is
to reduce to a common measure.equable
English
Alternative forms
* (archaic)Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* constant, uniform, unvarying * (not easily disturbed) imperturbable, steady, tranquil ----commensurate
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- If it is essential in our interests to maintain a quasi-permanent position of power on the Asian mainland as against the Chinese then we must be prepared to continue to pay the present cost in Vietnam indefinitely and to meet any escalation on the other side with at least a commensurate escalation of commitment of our own. - Report to the President on Southeast Asia-Vietnam by Senator Mike Mansfield, December 18, 1962
Antonyms
* incommensurateVerb
(commensurat)- (Sir Thomas Browne)
