Definition of proportionate

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Proportionate (v.) To make proportional; to adjust according to a settled rate, or to due comparative relation; to proportion; as, to proportionate punishment to crimes..

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Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) An undue or unnatural temper, or disproportionate mixture of parts..
Pro Rata :: Pro rata () In proportion; proportionately; according to the share, interest, or liability of each..
Disproportionable :: Disproportionable (a.) Disproportional; unsuitable in form, size, quantity, or adaptation; disproportionate; inadequate..
Scale :: Scale (n.) A series of spaces marked by lines, and representing proportionately larger distances; as, a scale of miles, yards, feet, etc., for a map or plan..
Photo-epinasty :: Photo-epinasty (n.) A disproportionately rapid growth of the upper surface of dorsiventral organs, such as leaves, through the stimulus of exposure to light..
Spine :: Spindling (a.) Long and slender, or disproportionately tall and slender; as, a spindling tree; a spindling boy..
Prolation :: Prolation (n.) A mediaeval method of determining of the proportionate duration of semibreves and minims.
Proportionate :: Proportionate (v.) To make proportional; to adjust according to a settled rate, or to due comparative relation; to proportion; as, to proportionate punishment to crimes..
Contemperation :: Contemperation (n.) Proportionate mixture or combination.
Average :: Average (n.) The equitable and proportionate distribution of loss or expense among all interested.
Match :: Match (v. t.) To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another)..
Carat :: Carat (n.) A twenty-fourth part; -- a term used in estimating the proportionate fineness of gold.
Proportionateness :: Proportionateness (n.) The quality or state of being proportionate.
Adequate :: Adequate (a.) Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition..
Proportionable :: Proportionable (a.) Capable of being proportioned, or made proportional; also, proportional; proportionate..
Adequacy :: Adequacy (n.) The state or quality of being adequate, proportionate, or sufficient; a sufficiency for a particular purpose; as, the adequacy of supply to the expenditure..
Improportionate :: Improportionate (a.) Not proportionate.
Ratable :: Ratable (a.) Made at a proportionate rate; as, ratable payments..
Commensurate :: Commensurate (a.) Equal in measure or extent; proportionate.
Sectionalism :: Sectionalism (n.) A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national..
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