proportion

proportion n

ME < Fr. < L. prōportiōn-em, proportion, comparative relation, analogy < prō portiōne, in respect of his or its share < prō, on account of + portiō-nem, share, part.

1. Size; magnitude; enormousness; immenseness; quality; worth; value; importance.

proportion [-ed] v

ME < OFr < L. prōportiōn-āre; see proportion, n.

1. Adjust; adapt; accommodate; tailor; suit; fit; estimate; make appropriate; make greater or lesser in proper relation.