proportional

/prəˈpɔrʃənəl/
adjective
  1. Corresponding in size, amount, or degree to something else; having a constant ratio.
    • The company's profits are directly proportional to the number of customers it serves.
    • In a healthy diet, the intake of vegetables should be proportional to the intake of sweets.
    • The amount of paint needed is proportional to the size of the wall.
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