proportioned

proportioned
/preuh pawr"sheuhnd, -pohr"-/, adj.
1. adjusted to proper proportion or relation.
2. having proportions as specified: a badly proportioned room.
[1350-1400; ME proporcioned. See PROPORTION, -ED2]

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