proportionate

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities
US /prəˈpɔrʃənət/ UK /prəˈpɔːʃənət/
adj

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  1. 1
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    corresponding in size or degree to something else

    The penalty should be proportionate to the offense.

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Derived forms proportionatelyproportionateness

Etymology

From Late Latin proportionatus, from Latin proportio ('comparative relation'), from pro portione ('according to the part'), from portio ('portion, share').

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