proportional (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɔːrʃənl/

Definition

Having a size, amount, or degree that corresponds correctly to another related factor.

Examples

• The punishment should be proportional to the seriousness of the crime.

• His reaction was not proportional to the minor mistake she made.

• The company offers bonuses proportional to individual performance.

How to Use proportional

proportional to (prepositional phrase)

having a direct relation in size or amount to something else — "The cost of the project is proportional to the number of people involved."

directly proportional (collocation)

increasing or decreasing at the same rate as another factor — "Speed is directly proportional to the distance covered over time."

Synonyms of proportional

Words with a similar meaning to proportional:

• balanced
• commensurate
• relative
• corresponding

Antonyms of proportional

Words with the opposite meaning to proportional:

• disproportionate

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