What does incommensurate mean?
Incommensurate means Out of proportion (in size, degree or extent) with something else..
Incommensurate
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Out of proportion (in size, degree or extent) with something else..
Example Sentences
In the marriage of Inanna and Dumuzi we saw a commensurate relationship between the two, a marriage of Heaven and earth, but now in the fall of Inanna into hell, the relationship becomes incommensurate.
Synonyms for incommensurate
Antonyms for incommensurate
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Word Forms
- more incommensurate
- most incommensurate
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for incommensurate?
Common synonyms include incommensurable, disproportionate.
What is the opposite of incommensurate?
Possible antonyms include commensurate.
How do you use incommensurate in a sentence?
In the marriage of Inanna and Dumuzi we saw a commensurate relationship between the two, a marriage of Heaven and earth, but now in the fall of Inanna into hell, the relationship becomes incommensurate.
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