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proportion /prə-pōrˈshən or -pörˈ/ noun- The relation of one thing to another in magnitude
- Appropriate relationship of parts to each other as regards size, quantity, etc
- Due relation
- Relation of rhythm or of harmony (music)
- Adjustment in due ratio (Shakespeare)
- Ratio
- The identity or equality of ratios (mathematics)
- The rule of three, the method of finding the value of a quantity that stands in the same ratio to a given quantity as two other quantities stand in relation to each other (mathematics)
- An equal or just share
- A relative share, portion, inheritance, contribution, quota or fortune
- A part or portion (informal)
- (in pl) dimensions
- Form, figure (obsolete)
transitive verb- To adjust or fashion in due proportion
- To regulate the proportions of
- To be in due proportion to (Shakespeare)
- To divide proportionally
ORIGIN: L prōportiō, -ōnis, from prō in comparison with, and portiō part, share proporˈtionable adjective - That may be proportioned
- Having a due or definite relation
proporˈtionableness noun proporˈtionably adverb proporˈtional adjective - Relating to proportion
- In proportion
- Having the same or a constant ratio (mathematics)
- Proportionate, in suitable proportion
noun (mathematics)A number or quantity in a proportion proportionalˈity noun - The state of being proportional
- The weighing-up of good against evil (eg evil means of achieving good ends) or of the relative evilness of proposed actions, eg in consideration of the concept of a just war (ethics)
proporˈtionally adverb proporˈtionate /-nət/ adjective - In fit or correct proportion
- Proportional
transitive verb /-nāt/ To adjust in proportion proporˈtionately adverb proporˈtionateness noun proporˈtioned adjective proporˈtioning noun Adjustment of proportions proporˈtionless adjective Badly proportioned proporˈtionment noun proportional representation noun Any of various systems which give or are intended to give parties in an elected body a representation as nearly as possible proportional to their voting strength in proportion - (often with to) in a (given) ratio
- Having a correct or harmonious relation (with something)
- To a degree or extent which seems appropriate to the importance, etc of the matter in hand
out of (all) proportion Not in proportion |