PROPORTIONED


Meaning of PROPORTIONED in English

-shənd adjective

Etymology: Middle English proporciouned, from past participle of proporciounen to proportion

: having such proportions

he was small and slight … but well- proportioned, and his short stature did not catch the eye — John Buchan

: made or treated with regard for proper proportion

give their readers a proportioned and honest view of the world — Alan Barth

specifically : made in several standard lengths suited to body height classifications

women's slips proportioned for tall, medium, short

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