Obs. [ad. L. commoderāt-us brought into the right measure, exact, pa. pple. of *commoderāre, f. com- + moderāre to keep within due measure: see MODERATE.]
Brought into due measure, conformed to moderation.
1647. Ward, Simp. Cobler, 37. Such a commoderate way, as shall best please him [God], and profit his Churches.
b. Duly proportioned, commensurate to.
1650. Bulwer, Anthropomet., 171. We must detract somewhat, that these parts may be commoderate to the operation of Nature.
