PROPORTIONAL Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

proportional

adjective

Definition of proportional

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

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Recent Examples of proportional In other words, the nods are proportional to the number of submissions received for each format. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Photonic integration is widely viewed across the semiconductor industry as one of the most promising approaches to improving bandwidth without a proportional increase in power consumption. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 The settlement says cash payments will be proportional to the length of your YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream subscription. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 The pyramid’s base never vanished, but its proportional weight in the global distribution has measurably contracted. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for proportional

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Tshisekedi last week ordered the finance, economy and mines ministries, along with revenue agencies, to ensure coercive measures remain exceptional, legally justified, and proportionate.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
And if so, is this advantage proportionate to the harm inflicted on civilians and the environment?

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of proportionate

Adjective

Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of comparable

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This new expression aims to deliver a more intense agave character, inspired by bartender requests for a robust yet balanced spirit for cocktails.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Scale and proportion also play a major role in helping groupings look balanced.

— Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Definition of balanced

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