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- pronunciation:
- pr
por
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a part or fraction of a whole.
What proportion of the students require special assistance?A large proportion of the forest will be cut down.- synonyms:
- division, fraction, part, percentage, portion
- similar words:
- amount, content, measure, segment, share
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definition 2: |
the comparative relationship between different things or quantities; ratio.
The proportion of men to women at the school is two to one.- synonyms:
- ratio
- similar words:
- balance, distribution, mix, relation, relationship
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definition 3: |
the proper relationship between things or parts with respect to size or amount.
Make sure you add the ingredients in proportion.- antonyms:
- disproportion
- similar words:
- balance, equilibrium
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definition 4: |
harmony among parts or elements; symmetry; balance.
Her paintings demonstrate proportion of line and color.- synonyms:
- harmony, symmetry
- antonyms:
- disproportion
- similar words:
- agreement, balance, unity
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definition 5: |
(pl.) size; dimensions.
He designed a statue of enormous proportions.- synonyms:
- dimensions, magnitude, size
- similar words:
- breadth, bulk, mass, measurements, width
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related words: |
elegance, lot |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
proportions, proportioning, proportioned |
definition: |
to adjust with the intention of having sizes or parts in proper relation to each other.
The architect proportioned the rooms cleverly.- synonyms:
- adjust, balance, modulate
- antonyms:
- disproportion
- similar words:
- adapt, apportion, conform, equalize, fit, gear, harmonize, portion, regulate
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derivation: |
proportionment (n.) |
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