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proportional

[pruh-pawr-shuh-nl] / prəˈpɔr ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
proportionate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comparable corresponding
STRONG
comparative equal equivalent relative
WEAK
harmonious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dissimilar unlike
STRONG
different disproportionate unequal
ADJECTIVE
equivalent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commensurate corresponding reciprocal
STRONG
comparative correlative equal even relative
WEAK
symmetrical
Antonyms
STRONG
biased different disproportionate unequal unfair unlike

Example Sentences

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A second principle that limits when deadly force can legally be used is proportionality: Shooting someone is only justified when it is a proportional response to the perceived threat.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Then there’s Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey’s proposal, which would let a married couple deduct the first $75,000 of income, with a proportional cut for individuals.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

The other 110 MPs will be selected via proportional representation, which takes into account the proportion of votes cast for a political party nationally.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

It could take another two to three days to tally the results of the proportional representation vote, officials said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“Stephen, I didn’t study how to save your ass in Waynesboro. I majored in political science. If your problem was to do with proportional representation in Switzerland, I might be able to help you.”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson