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proportionate

UK
/prəˈpɔːʃənət/
US
/prəˈpɔrʃənɪt/

Translations

proportionateverb
proportionated
Past Simple
proportionated
Past Participle
proportionating
Gerund
UK
/prəˈpɔːʃənət/
US
/prəˈpɔrʃənət/
proportionnerSens technique ou soutenu : mettre en rapport de proportion.
The architect had to proportionate the dimensions of the building to fit the available space.
L’architecte a dû proportionner les dimensions du bâtiment pour l’adapter à l’espace disponible.
proportionateadjective
more proportionate
Comp.
most proportionate
Super.
UK
/prəˈpɔːʃənət/
US
/prəˈpɔrʃənɪt/
proportionnéConcorde à la quantité, à la taille ou au degré attendu ; emploi courant.
The punishment was proportionate to the severity of the crime.
La punition était proportionnée à la gravité du crime.
Additional translations
proportionnelSurtout dans des contextes plus abstraits, mathématiques ou techniques.
Synonyms
proportional
relative
corresponding
commensurate
equal

Definitions

proportionateverb
To adjust or regulate something so that it has a proper relationship in size, amount, or degree with something else.
The architect had to proportionate the dimensions of the building to fit the available space.
proportionateadjective
Corresponding in size or amount to something else; having a balanced or appropriate relationship in terms of size, quantity, or degree.
The punishment was proportionate to the severity of the crime.
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