adjective

proportional

proportional, corresponding, in proportion

The punishment should be proportional to the crime.

The punishment should be proportional to the crime.

The pay is proportional to the hours worked.

The pay is proportional to the hours worked.

proportional to ((sth.)) The pay is proportional to the hours worked.

Synonyms: corresponding, equivalent; Antonyms: disproportional, unequal

From Latin 'pro-' (for) + 'portio' (part, share). Meaning 'for a share'.

Think of a 'pro' athlete's salary being in 'proportion' to their skill.

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