单词 | proportion |
释义 | Word Frequency proportion(prəˈpɔːʃən) noun 1. the relationship between different things or parts with respect to comparative size, number, or degree; relative magnitude or extent; ratio 2. the correct or desirable relationship between parts of a whole; balance or symmetry 3. a part considered with respect to the whole 4. (plural) dimensions or size a building of vast proportions 5. a share, part, or quota 6. mathematics a relationship that maintains a constant ratio between two variable quantities x increases in direct proportion to y 7. mathematics a relationship between four numbers or quantities in which the ratio of the first pair equals the ratio of the second pair verb (transitive) 8. to adjust in relative amount, size, etc 9. to cause to be harmonious in relationship of parts Derived forms proportionable (proˈportionable) adjective proportionability (proˌportionaˈbility) noun proportionably (proˈportionably) adverb proportionment (proˈportionment) noun Word origin C14: from Latin prōportiō (a translation of Greek analogia), from phrase prō portione, literally: for (its, his, one's) portion |
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