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- English Word Proportion Definition The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also geometrical proportion, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth.
- English Word Proportion Definition The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional.
- English Word Proportion Definition To adjust in a suitable proportion, as one thing or one part to another; as, to proportion the size of a building to its height; to proportion our expenditures to our income.
- English Word Proportion Definition To form with symmetry or suitableness, as the parts of the body.
- English Word Proportion Definition To divide into equal or just shares; to apportion.
- English Word Proportionable Definition Capable of being proportioned, or made proportional; also, proportional; proportionate.
- English Word Proportionably Definition Proportionally.
- English Word Proportional Definition Having a due proportion, or comparative relation; being in suitable proportion or degree; as, the parts of an edifice are proportional.
- English Word Proportional Definition Relating to, or securing, proportion.
- English Word Proportional Definition Constituting a proportion; having the same, or a constant, ratio; as, proportional quantities; momentum is proportional to quantity of matter.
- English Word Proportional Definition Any number or quantity in a proportion; as, a mean proportional.
- English Word Proportional Definition The combining weight or equivalent of an element.
- English Word Proportionality Definition The state of being in proportion.
- English Word Proportionally Definition In proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively; as, all parts of the building are proportionally large.
- English Word Proportionate Definition Adjusted to something else according to a proportion; proportional.
- English Word Proportionate Definition To make proportional; to adjust according to a settled rate, or to due comparative relation; to proportion; as, to proportionate punishment to crimes.
- English Word Proportionated Definition of Proportionate
- English Word Proportionately Definition In a proportionate manner; with due proportion; proportionally.
- English Word Proportionateness Definition The quality or state of being proportionate.
- English Word Proportionating Definition of Proportionate