proportionate
(pro-por-tion-ate)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. appropriate in size or amount compared to something else.
Example Sentence
The punishment was proportionate to the crime.
More Example Sentences
Each child received a proportionate amount of candy.
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proportionate
Rhymes
- extortionate
- proportionate
- disproportionate