Definitions for proportionate
prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt, -ˈpoʊr-; -ˌneɪtpro·por·tion·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. proportionateadjective

   being in due proportion

   "proportionate representation of a minority group"

2. proportionateadjective

   agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree

3. harmonious, proportionate, symmetricaladjective

   exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Proportionateadjective

   Adjusted to something else, according to a certain rate or comparative relation.

   Etymology: from proportion.

   The connection between the end and any means is adequate, but between the end and means proportionate. Nehemiah Grew.

   The use of spectacles, by an adequate connection of truths, gave men occasion to think of microscopes and telescopes; but the invention of burning glasses depended on a proportionate; for that figure, which contracts the species of any body, that is, the rays by which it is seen, will, in the same proportion, contract the heat wherewith the rays are accompanied. Nehemiah Grew, Cosmol.

   In the state of nature, one man comes by no absolute power, to use a criminal according to the passion or heats of his own will; but only to retribute to him, so far as conscience dictates, what is proportionate to his transgression. John Locke.

2. To Proportionateverb

   To adjust, according to settled rates, to something else.

   Etymology: from proportion.

   The parallelism and due proportionated inclination of the axis of the earth. Henry More, Divine Dialogues.

   Since every single particle hath an innate gravitation toward all others, proportionated by matter and distance, it evidently appears, that the outward atoms of the chaos would necessarily tend inwards, and descend from all quarters towards the middle of the whole space. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

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1. proportionate

   Proportionate refers to something that is balanced or equivalent in relation to something else, often in size, quantity, degree or extent. It is about correct and fair correspondence between two or more things, demonstrating a harmonious or appropriate relationship or ratio.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Proportionateadjective

   adjusted to something else according to a proportion; proportional

2. Proportionate

   to make proportional; to adjust according to a settled rate, or to due comparative relation; to proportion; as, to proportionate punishment to crimes

3. Etymology: [L. proportionatus. See Proportion.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. proportionate

   Being in proportion.

   The amount of food was proportionate to the age and activity of the child.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 1, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of proportionate in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of proportionate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of proportionate in a Sentence

1. Amy Jeffress:

   This was an accident, and a criminal prosecution with a potential penalty of fourteen years imprisonment is simply not a proportionate response, we have been in contact with the U.K. authorities about ways in which Anne Sacoolas could assist with preventing accidents like this from happening in the future, as well as Anne Sacoolas desire to honor Harrys memory.

2. Credit Suisse:

   We are highly confident that, after applying proportionate responsibility and applicable credits, today's jury verdict will result in Credit Suisse paying no damages in this case.

3. Deputy Attorney General Raz Nizri:

   The aim was to find the optimal solution that will minimize the infringement of privacy, we do not forget our role in times of emergency. On the one hand, we have to assist the government in order to prevent damage to health and to safeguard the safety of the people. On the other hand, we have to ensure the government acts according to the law while using appropriate and proportionate means.

4. Luke Hildyard:

   We hope that it will initiate a more informed debate about what represents fair, proportionate pay for workers at all levels.

5. Matthew Schruers:

   CCIA believes that this action warrants a substantial, proportionate response from the United States.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=proportionate
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=proportionate
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proportionate