²proportional

adj

Definition of PROPORTIONAL

1

a : corresponding in size, degree, or intensity b : having the same or a constant ratio <corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional>

2

: regulated or determined in size or degree with reference to proportions <a proportional system of immigration quotas>

— pro·por·tion·al·i·ty\-ˌpȯr-shə-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

— pro·por·tion·al·ly\-ˈpȯr-shnə-lē, -shə-n^əl-ē\ adverb