proportionate

Meanings

• adjective

  relating to or being in proportion; appropriate or equal in quantity, size, or degree.

• adjective

  having or showing a reasonable or fair relationship between different parts.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

disproportionate , nonproportionate , unproportionate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proportionate
comportment , reportage , disportation

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Variants

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proportionate , proportionately , proportionated , proportionates , proportionating

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Forms

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proportionately, proportionateness

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Etymology

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from the Latin proportio (balance, due proportion), from proportere (to place in due proportion)

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Trivia

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1. The concept of proportionate has been used in music as well. For example, in classical music, the use of proportionate intervals is essential for creating pleasing harmonies.

2. In literature, the use of proportionate elements such as rhyme and meter can help create a sense of balance and harmony in a poem.

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Related Concepts

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1. ratio: A relationship between two quantities expressed as a ratio, such as 2:1 or 3:4.

2. proportionality: The relationship between two or more quantities where a change in one quantity results in an equal or proportional change in another quantity.

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Culture

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The concept of proportionate has been used extensively in various fields such as art, mathematics, and architecture. In art, the use of proportionate elements is essential for creating balance and harmony in a composition. In mathematics, proportionate relationships are fundamental to understanding ratios and proportions. In architecture, the use of proportionate elements is crucial for designing structures that are aesthetically pleasing and functional.

How to Memorize "proportionate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale where two objects are balanced in equal weight or size. This can help you remember that proportionate means having things in balance or being equal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word proportionate with the word balance or equal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Proportionate, P is for Properly Placed' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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