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Meaning of the word proportional in English

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proportional

US /prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.əl/
UK /prəˈpɔː.ʃən.əl/

Adjective

corresponding in size or amount to something else.

Example:
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the punishment should be proportional to the crime
Synonym:
corresponding proportionate comparable in proportion pro rata commensurate equivalent consistent relative correlated correlative analogous commensurable
Antonym:
disproportionate
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Related Word:
proportion keep something in proportion