Synonyms of proportional

proportional

adjective

as in proportionate

corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree

the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proportionate
• in proportion
• commensurate
• comparable
• balanced
• commensurable
• relative
• symmetrical
• reciprocal
• correlative
• similar
• dependent
• akin
• contingent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproportionate
• irregular
• twisted
• asymmetrical
• distorted
• unbalanced
• unsymmetrical
• lopsided
• nonsymmetrical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proportional

Add layered lighting with a proportional table lamp and avoid clutter by prioritizing essentials and leaving empty space. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026

The researchers also developed control systems combining model predictive control and proportional-integral-derivative control to steer and stabilize the robot. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Because benefits are proportional to what a retiree earned during their working years, America’s increasing salaries necessarily made the program grow. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

But prior to the implementation of the new law, defendants accused of such offenses were often granted release through a proportional bail amount, or even a personal recognizance bond, which meant no upfront money was required for release. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026