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proportional

adjective/pɾupʊɾsjuˈnal/medium

pro·por·ci·o·nal

Definition

That maintains a proportional relationship with something; corresponding, equivalent.
The penalty must be proportional to the severity of the crime.
The salary increase was proportional to the years of service.
Common collocations
proportional representationproportional scaleproportional right

Etymology

Do latim 'proportionalis'.

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