PROPORTIONATEa.
Adjusted to something else according to a certain rate or comparative relation; proportional.
The connection between the end and means is proportionate.
Punishment should be proportionate to the transgression.
PROPORTIONATEv.t.
To proportion; to make proportional; to adjust according to a settled rate or to due comparative relation; as, to proportionate punishments to crimes. [This verb is less used than proportion.]