proportionate

adjective
UK: /prəˈpɔːʃənət/
US: /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

  1. Correct in size and amount compared to something else; in the right relationship.

    1. The punishment should be proportionate to the crime, not excessive.
    2. We need to ensure resources are distributed in a proportionate manner across different regions.

  2. Increasing or decreasing at the same rate as something else.

    1. The risk of infection is proportionate to the length of the surgery involved.
    2. The amount of effort required is directly proportionate to the complexity of the task.

Synonyms

commensurate balanced equivalent relative

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proportionate" in English means: Correct in size and amount compared to something else; in the right relationship., Increasing or decreasing at the same rate as something else..

The phonetic transcription of "proportionate" is /prəˈpɔːʃənət/ in British English and /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proportionate": commensurate, balanced, equivalent, relative.

Example usage of "proportionate": "The punishment should be proportionate to the crime, not excessive.". More examples on the page.