Proportionate

/prəˈpɔːrʃənɪt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Corresponding in size or amount to something else; proportional.

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime committed.

Having a constant ratio or relation to another quantity.

The increase in sales was proportionate to the increase in marketing expenses.

Divided into a ratio that reflects the sizes or amounts of the items involved.

Her contribution to the project was proportionate with the funding she provided.

From Latin 'proportio', meaning measure or proportion.

proportionate response

A reaction that is equal to the provocation, neither excessive nor minimal.

proportionate representation

An electoral system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes they receive.

proportion

The relationship between two quantities or amounts.

commensurate

Corresponding in size and proportion.

Just right for the situation.

Her outfit was proportionate to the occasion, not too formal but not too casual.

Fairly balanced or leveled.

That deal made the load proportionate with the risk, which is always good.