Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRO-POR-TION-ATE
PRO-POR'TION-AL-LYPRO-POR'TION-ATE
PRO-POR-TION-ATE, a.
Adjusted to something else according to a certain rule or comparative relation; proportional. The connection between the end and means is proportionate. – Grew. Punishment should be proportionate to the transgression. – Locke.
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