Commensuration

/ˌkɒmɛnʃəˈreɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of adjusting or making something proportionate; the state of being commensurate.

Etymology

From the verb commensurate plus the suffix -tion, which creates abstract nouns from verbs. Ultimately from Latin mensuratus (measured).

Kelly Says

Architects use commensuration when planning buildings—ensuring doors are proportional to rooms, hallways fit their width, all measured together in mathematical harmony.

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