commensurability

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

1. The quality of being in proportion or suitable in relation to something else.

2. The quality of being measurable by a common standard; comparability.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œAristotle agreed there was a problem about the commensurability of any barter -- how would you equalise the use-value of a shoe/bed/house?” Peter Jones; In Praise of Barter; The Spectator (London, UK); Dec 10, 2011.
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