Proportionate: meaning, definitions and examples

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proportionate

[ prəˈpɔːrʃənət ]

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in mathematics

Corresponding in size or degree; having a proper relation in size, degree, or amount; proportional.

Synonyms

commensurate, corresponding, equivalent, proportional

Examples of usage

Her punishment was proportionate to the crime she committed.
The amount of paint used should be proportionate to the size of the wall being painted.
The teacher tried to make the assignments proportionate to the students' abilities.

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in relation to something else

Being in due proportion; suitable, apt; agreeable.

Synonyms

adequate, appropriate, fitting, suitable

Examples of usage

His salary is proportionate to his level of experience.
It is important to have a proportionate response to the situation.
Proportionate measures were taken to ensure everyone's safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "proportionate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proporcional

🇮🇳 अनुपातिक

🇩🇪 proportional

🇮🇩 proporsional

🇺🇦 пропорційний

🇵🇱 proporcjonalny

🇯🇵 比例する

🇫🇷 proportionné

🇪🇸 proporcional

🇹🇷 orantılı

🇰🇷 비례하는

🇸🇦 متناسب

🇨🇿 proporční

🇸🇰 proporcionálny

🇨🇳 成比例的

🇸🇮 sorazmeren

🇮🇸 í réttu hlutfalli

🇰🇿 пропорционалды

🇬🇪 პროპორციული

🇦🇿 mütənasib

🇲🇽 proporcional

Word origin

The word 'proportionate' comes from the Latin word 'proportionatus', which means 'adjusted in proper proportion'. This term has been used in English since the late 14th century. The concept of proportionality has been important in various fields, including mathematics, art, and law, where it refers to maintaining a proper balance or relationship between different elements. In modern usage, 'proportionate' is often used to describe something that is in the right proportion or ratio to something else.