Qualities

Synonyms for proportional

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 4, High Camp · 1 sense · adjective

The senseadjectiveTier 4, High CampQualities

properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics

The punishment ought to be proportional to the crime.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

relative

Same sentence, swapped: The punishment ought to be relative to the crime.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for proportional as it is used in the sentence above.

spherical
symmetrical
respective

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flimsyadjectiveinsubstantiallacking solidity or strengthHigh CampHas a reason line flintyadjectivestonyshowing unfeeling resistance to tender feelingsHigh Camp floridadjectiveflamboyantelaborately or excessively ornamentedHigh CampHas a reason line fluiditynounliquiditythe property of flowing easilyHigh Camp prerogativenounprivilegea right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)RidgelineHas a reason line pricenouncostthe property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)Foothills2 sensesHas a reason line privateadjectiveindividualconcerning one person exclusivelyFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line resultnoun, verbanswera statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problemFoothills2 senses

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