pro·por·tion·al (pr -pôr sh-nl, -p r-)adj. 1. Forming a relationship with other parts or quantities; being in proportion. 2. Properly related in size, degree, or other measurable characteristics; corresponding: Punishment ought to be proportional to the crime. 3. Mathematics Having the same or a constant ratio. n. One of the quantities in a mathematical proportion. pro·por  tion·ali·ty (-sh-n l -t ) n.pro·por tion·al·ly adv. |
proportional
Adjective
being in proportion
Noun
Maths an unknown term in a proportion, for example in a/b = c/x, x is the fourth proportional
proportionally adv
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| Noun | 1. |  proportional - one of the quantities in a mathematical proportionquantity - the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable proportion - the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole |
| Adj. | 1. | proportional - 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" proportionate - being in due proportion; "proportionate representation of a minority group" |
| 2. | proportional - having a constant ratio proportionate - being in due proportion; "proportionate representation of a minority group" |
proportional or proportionate
adjective correspondent, equivalent, corresponding, even, balanced, consistent, comparable, compatible, equitable, in proportion, analogous, commensurate << OPPOSITE disproportionate
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