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Definitions

in proportion

ADJECTIVE

commensurable

Synonyms

WEAK

appropriate commensurate comparable consistent fitting proportionate suitable

ADJECTIVE

comparative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

provisional

STRONG

approaching contingent correlative equivalent like parallel relative

WEAK

allusive analogous by comparison comparable conditional connected contrastive corresponding matching metaphorical near not absolute not positive qualified related restricted rivaling similar vying with reservation

Antonyms

STRONG

different dissimilar separate unequal unlike

ADJECTIVE

proportionate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commensurate comparable corresponding equitable proportional reciprocal

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate dissimilar unlike

ADJECTIVE

proportionate/proportional

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

disproportionate imbalanced irrelevant

ADJECTIVE

symmetric

Synonyms

WEAK

balanced commensurable commensurate equal proportional proportionate regular shapely well-formed

ADJECTIVE

symmetrical

Synonyms

WEAK

balanced commensurable commensurate equal proportional regular shapely well-formed

Antonyms

WEAK

asymmetrical different disproportioned irregular uneven unsymmetrical

ADVERB

pro rata

Synonyms

WEAK

according to the calculated share ad valorem correlatively proportionately prorate prorated respectively

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The plain old S&P 500 represents those companies in proportion to their market capitalization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

A $30,000 contribution, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

A good framework is to hold non-U.S. stocks in proportion to the world equity market.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

"It's around three euros for a normal person, if you put in proportion to Bezos's wealth," Lorenzo from Extinction Rebellion said.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

They loved this dog in proportion to its size, and soon their hearts had no room for anyone else.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

in proportion

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