The Opposite(Antonym) of “proportionate”
The antonyms of proportionate are disproportionate and incommensurate. These words convey the opposite meaning of proportionate, which means that something is balanced or in the right amount.
Explore all Antonyms of “proportionate”
Definitions and Examples of disproportionate, incommensurate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Out of proportion; not corresponding in size, amount, or degree.
Example
The punishment was disproportionate to the crime committed.
Not having a common measure; not proportionate.
Example
The salary offered was incommensurate with her qualifications and experience.
Key Differences: disproportionate vs incommensurate
- 1Disproportionate refers to something that is not balanced or corresponds unequally in size, amount, or degree.
- 2Incommensurate refers to something that cannot be measured or compared due to a lack of a common standard.
Effective Usage of disproportionate, incommensurate
- 1Mathematics: Use disproportionate to describe numbers or quantities that are not proportional.
- 2Business: Use incommensurate to describe salaries, benefits, or compensation packages that do not match an employee's qualifications or experience.
- 3Politics: Use disproportionate to describe policies or actions that are not fair or justifiable.
Remember this!
The antonyms of proportionate are disproportionate and incommensurate. Use disproportionate to describe numbers or quantities that are not proportional, and incommensurate to describe salaries, benefits, or compensation packages that do not match an employee's qualifications or experience. In politics, use disproportionate to describe policies or actions that are not fair or justifiable.
