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Etymology
Middle English proporcionable, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Late Latin prōportiōnābilis, re-formation of prōportiōnālis proportional entry 2, perhaps after Latin ratiōnābilis "rational, reasonable" — more at -able
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of proportionable was
in the 14th century
Dictionary Entries Near proportionable
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“Proportionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proportionable. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.
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