admensuration
|ad-men-su-ra-tion|
C2
/ædˌmɛnʃəˈreɪʃən/
act of measuring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'admensuration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'admensuratio,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mensuratio' meant 'measurement.'
Historical Evolution
'admensuratio' transformed into the English word 'admensuration' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of measuring,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of measuring or estimating the dimensions or quantity of something.
The admensuration of the land was necessary before construction could begin.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 05:21