proportionateness
- noun
- /prəˌpɔrʃəˈneɪt.nəs/
:
proporcionalidad
- The law requires proportionateness in punishment to ensure fairness.
Examples
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There is a proportionateness to his designs that makes them aesthetically pleasing.
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The proportionateness of the response was praised by observers worldwide.
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The proportionateness of the artwork was remarkable.
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Is there any proportionateness in his arguments?
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The law requires proportionateness in punishment to ensure fairness.
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There is a proportionateness to his designs that makes them aesthetically pleasing.
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The proportionateness of the response was praised by observers worldwide.
Synonyms
24
4.2
A close match that shows two things are similar
2
7.4
A balanced arrangement of parts that makes a whole look right
A size or amount that fairly matches something else
Antonyms
How Proportionate
698
2.5
- Specialized
123
3.5
2
5.8
86
4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
proportionateness = proportionate + proportionate (transparent) = proportionate + ness
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'proportionate'; this is a standard and easily recognizable derivation for learners.
Etymology
The word proportionateness comes from proportion and portion, which mean 'part' or 'share', so imagine parts that fit together in the right size and balance. So, proportionateness means having the right size, amount, or balance between parts.