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 proportional proportional /prəˈpɔrʃənəl/

adjective

  1. () Properly related in size, degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by 'to'  ( relative , proportional )
    properly related in size, degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by 'to'
     The punishment ought to be proportional to the crime
    the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime
     Earnings relative to production
    earnings relative to production
  2. Having a constant ratio  ( proportional )
    having a constant ratio

noun

  1. One of the quantities in a mathematical proportion  ( proportional )
    one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion