proportionable

American  

[pruh-pawr-shuh-nuh-buhl, -pohr-] / prəˈpɔr ʃə nə bəl, -ˈpoʊr- /

adjective

1. being in due proportion; proportional.

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Other Word Forms

• nonproportionable adjective
• proportionability noun
• proportionableness noun
• proportionably adverb
• unproportionable adjective
• unproportionably adverb

Etymology

Origin of proportionable

1350–1400; Middle English proporcionable < Late Latin prōportiōnābilis. See proportion, -able

Example Sentences

And such hath been the judgment of this kingdom, as appears by that act of parliament which hath provided punishments proportionable to the quality of the offence.

From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir

So imperceptibly has this turn of thought entered into our habits of mind, that, without further inquiry, such an application would appear perfectly natural and proportionable.

From A Cursory History of Swearing by Sharman, Julian

It was merely attracted by both shot and cork ball, forming proportionable atmospheres round them, making them look beautifully, somewhat like some of the figures in Burnet's or Whiston's Theory of the Earth.

From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Bruce, Wiliam Cabell

France has, and ought to have, a great weight with America and 371 Holland, but other powers might have proportionable weight if they would have proportional merit.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various

Quebec currency; and for every additional line a proportionable price.

From Toronto of Old by Scadding, Henry