adj. Being in due proportion; proportional. tr.v. (-shə-nāt′) pro·por·tion·at·ed, pro·por·tion·at·ing, pro·por·tion·ates To make proportionate. pro·portion·ate·ly adv. pro·portion·ate·ness n. |
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