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proportionate
Proportionate (adj) means matching in size or amount to something else.
adj
1
Matching in size or amount to something else.
2
Well balanced and pleasing in its shape.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin prōportiōnātus; see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix). On the surface it looks like proportion plus -ate.
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What is the meaning of proportionate?
"proportionate" (adj) means matching in size or amount to something else.
What is another word for proportionate?
Other words for "proportionate" include harmonious, symmetrical.
What is the opposite of proportionate?
The opposite of "proportionate" is disproportionate.
What are the different meanings of proportionate?
"proportionate" has 2 main meanings: 1. Matching in size or amount to something else; 2. Well balanced and pleasing in its shape.
