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mensural

[ men-sher-uhl, -ser- ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to measure.


mensural

/ ˈmɛnʃərəl /

adjective

  1. of or involving measure
  2. music of or relating to music in which notes have fixed values in relation to each other
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mensural1

1600–10; < Late Latin mēnsūrālis, equivalent to Latin mēnsūr ( a ) measure + -ālis -al 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mensural1

C17: from Late Latin mēnsūrālis, from mēnsūra measure
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Example Sentences

The second includes the so-called "mathematical instruments" of practical use, which were employed by mathematical practitioners and laymen alike for the mensural and nautical needs of the Colonies.

P. 51, "but her mensural troubles" changed to "but her menstrual troubles".

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