Proportional

[prə'pɔːʃ(ə)n(ə)l] or [prə'pɔrʃənl]

Definition

(noun.) one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion.

(adj.) properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'; 'the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime'; 'earnings relative to production' .

(adj.) having a constant ratio .

Editor: Peter--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Having a due proportion, or comparative relation; being in suitable proportion or degree; as, the parts of an edifice are proportional.

(a.) Relating to, or securing, proportion.

(a.) Constituting a proportion; having the same, or a constant, ratio; as, proportional quantities; momentum is proportional to quantity of matter.

(n.) Any number or quantity in a proportion; as, a mean proportional.

(n.) The combining weight or equivalent of an element.

Typist: Melba

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Proportionate, proportionable, symmetrical, correspondent.

Editor: Yvonne

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