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proportional

adjectivegeneral usecommon/pɾupʊɾsjuˈnal/pro·por·ci·o·nal

Definition

1

That maintains a proportional relationship with something; corresponding, equivalent.

Usage examples

The penalty must be proportional to the severity of the crime.
The salary increase was proportional to the years of service.

Common combinations

proportional representationproportional scaleproportional right