Definition of incommensurate Incommensurate

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We found 4 definitions of incommensurate from 3 different sources.

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What does incommensurate mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

incommensurate - not corresponding in size or degree or extent; "a reward incommensurate with his effort"
  commensurate corresponding in size or degree or extent; "pay should be commensurate with the time worked"
  unequal poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
  disproportionate not proportionate
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • incommensurate (Adjective)
    Out of proportion in size, degree or extent with something else.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • incommensurate (a.)
    Not commensurate; not admitting of a common measure; incommensurable.
  • incommensurate (a.)
    Not of equal of sufficient measure or extent; not adequate; as, our means are incommensurate to our wants.

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