Spanish word

mensurable

Pronunciation

IPA/mensuˈɾaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectivemeasurable

Example

Los cambios son mensurables.

The changes are measurable.

Illustration for mensurable (measurable)

More examples

Para que sea útil, el objetivo debe ser mensurable.

For it to be useful, the goal must be measurable.

Core concept

Calibrated instrument showing numeric values.

Common phrases

  • un objetivo mensurable

    measurable goal

  • no es mensurable

    not measurable

Similar words

medible: Measurable with ordinary tools or simple procedures in everyday contexts.
cuantificable: Expressible as an amount, proportion, or numeric value.

Definition in Spanish

Que puede ser medido o cuantificado mediante cifras, instrumentos o procedimientos objetivos.

Word origin

From Latin mensurabilis (mensura 'measure' + -abilis 'able to'), literally 'that can be measured'.

Usage tips

  • Common in scientific, legal, or technical contexts; for general speech prefer 'es medible' or say that something 'se puede medir'.

Opposites

  • inmensurableimmeasurableadjective
  • inmedibleunmeasurableadjective

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