proportionate

UK
/prəˈpɔːʃənət/
US
/prəˈpɔrʃənɪt/

Translations

proportionateverb
proportionated
Past Simple
proportionated
Past Participle
proportionating
Gerund
UK
/prəˈpɔːʃənət/
US
/prəˈpɔrʃənət/
The architect will proportionate the design to fit the available space.
Архитектор соразмерит дизайн, чтобы он соответствовал доступному пространству.
proportionateadjective
more proportionate
Comp.
most proportionate
Super.
UK
/prəˈpɔːʃənət/
US
/prəˈpɔrʃənɪt/
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
Наказание должно быть пропорциональным преступлению.

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.