proportionate
adjective
proportionately
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a word derived from
proportionate.
Example Sentences
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It isn’t only functionally efficient but morally proper that rewards for talent, hard work, risk-taking and luck are distributed proportionately to those who possess them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
There’s also a 4.228% origination fee for these loans, which is deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
The proportionately large numbers still waiting two years or longer for planned treatment in north Wales will makes the second target difficult to achieve.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
"The commission would respond firmly and proportionately to any breach of the joint statement commitments," he added.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
A proportionately low number of these members were from the rural areas, the regions where the ANC had historically been weakest.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
