IELTS Anvil

proportional

CEFR: B2
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity to something else; maintaining a balanced ratio.

Synonyms

  • commensurate
  • proportionate

Common Collocations

  • directly proportional
  • inversely proportional
  • proportional to

Example Sentence

Fines for corporate environmental infractions should be strictly proportional to commercial profit margins.

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