Used in a Sentence

mensurate

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for mensurate.

Editorial note

But I kept waiting for a great subject, something com­mensurate with the great literature I read, to reveal itself to me.

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Quick take

(military) To measure accurately and precisely the position of an object. Not to be confused with refinement.

Meaning at a glance

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verb

(military) To measure accurately and precisely the position of an object. Not to be confused with refinement.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for mensurate.

verb

(military) To measure accurately and precisely the position of an object. Not to be confused with refinement.

Example sentences

1

But I kept waiting for a great subject, something com­mensurate with the great literature I read, to reveal itself to me.

2

Immoderately cluttered and labyrinthine to mensurate.

3

Now I, even I, would celebrate In rhymes unapt, the great Immortal Syracusan, rivalled (sic) nevermore Who, in his wondrous lore, Passed on before, Left men his guidance How to circles mensurate.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use mensurate in a sentence?

But I kept waiting for a great subject, something com­mensurate with the great literature I read, to reveal itself to me.

What does mensurate mean?

(military) To measure accurately and precisely the position of an object. Not to be confused with refinement.

What part of speech is mensurate?

mensurate is commonly used as verb.