proportionate

• Décrit quelque chose qui est approprié en taille, en quantité ou en degré par rapport à autre chose ; qui est en rapport ou en adéquation avec une norme, une attente ou une situation.

Describes something that is appropriate in size, amount, or degree relative to something else.

1. Corresponding in size or amountB2formal

   Having a correct or appropriate relationship in size, amount, or degree relative to something else.

   proportionné

   • The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
   • Her salary is proportionate to her experience and skills.
   • The increase in costs was proportionate to the rise in demand.

   Synonymesbalancedcommensurateconsistentcorrespondingequivalentmatchingproportional

   Antonymesdisproportionateincommensurateinconsistentunequal

2. Balanced or harmoniousB2formal

   Exhibiting a balanced and harmonious relationship between different parts or elements.

   Proportionné, équilibré

   • The architect designed a building with proportionate windows and doors.
   • A proportionate distribution of resources ensures fairness.
   • The painting's composition is well-proportioned and pleasing to the eye.

   Synonymesbalancedcommensurateconsistentharmonioussymmetrical

   Antonymesdisproportionateimbalancedincommensuratelopsidedunequal

3. Equivalent in degree or magnitudeC1formal

   Showing equivalence or correspondence in degree, magnitude, or effect between different entities.

   proportionné, équivalent en degré ou en magnitude

   • The benefits of the new policy are proportionate to the investment made.
   • The risk is proportionate to the potential reward.
   • The level of detail in the report is proportionate to its importance.

   Synonymescommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequivalentmatchingparallelproportional

   Antonymesasymmetricdisproportionateincommensurateunequal