properportion
nounUK /ˈprɒpə ˈpɔːʃən/
US /ˈprɑːpər ˈpɔːrʃən/
The right amount of something, not too much and not too little.
She gave each child a properportion of cake so everyone got a fair share.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A serving of food that is just the right size for one person.
The dietitian showed him how to dish out a properportion of rice.
3. A fair and suitable part of something that is divided among people.
Each team member received a properportion of the prize money.
4. The correct quantity of ingredients needed for a recipe.
Add a properportion of flour to make the dough hold together.