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more proportionate

ADJECTIVE

balanced, corresponding

Synonyms

WEAK

commensurable commensurate comparable comparative compatible consistent contingent correlative correspondent corresponding dependent equal equitable equivalent even in proportion just reciprocal relative symmetrical uniform

Antonyms

WEAK

disproportionate imbalanced irrelevant

ADJECTIVE

balanced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commensurate comparable corresponding equitable proportional reciprocal

WEAK

commensurable comparative compatible consistent contingent correlative correspondent dependent equal equivalent even in proportion just relative symmetrical uniform

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate dissimilar unlike

Example Sentences

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The group said that it supported the shift to a more proportionate tax system related to the strength of drinks, but it argued that the duty rates were still set too low.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2023

For the sake of belabored argument, though, let’s say your mistakes are bigger than you make them out to be, and his responses are kinder and more proportionate.

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2023

Griffith said Britain has a "clear vision" of ambitious practioner-led reforms to make the country's regulation more proportionate, simpler, modern and based on high standards.

From Reuters • Mar. 9, 2023

By using other state funding sources to pay for the School Construction Assistance Program, urban schools will essentially receive funding more proportionate to the amount of state revenue they pitch in, Reykdal said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2022

She fumed a little, breathed rather heavily, as if with an effort of mind rather than of body; for she had grown much stouter and yet little more proportionate.

From The Best British Short Stories of 1922 by Cournos, John