proportional
Americanadjective
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having due proportion; corresponding.
- Synonyms:
- proportionate, consonant, accordant, harmonious
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being in or characterized by proportion.
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of, relating to, or based on proportion; relative.
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Mathematics.
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(of two quantities) having the same or a constant ratio or relation.
The quantities y and x are proportional if y/x = k, where k is the constant of proportionality.
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(of a first quantity with respect to a second quantity) a constant multiple of.
The quantity y is proportional to x if y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.
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adjective
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of, involving, or being in proportion
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maths having or related by a constant ratio
noun
Other Word Forms
- interproportional adjective
- nonproportional adjective
- nonproportionally adverb
- proportionality noun
- proportionally adverb
- subproportional adjective
- subproportionally adverb
- unproportional adjective
- unproportionally adverb
Etymology
Origin of proportional
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English proporcional, from Latin prōportiōnālis; proportion, -al 1
Example Sentences
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Each region elects seven members using a form of proportional representation.
From BBC
The other 110 MPs are selected via proportional representation, which takes into account the proportion of votes cast for a political party.
From BBC
Then there’s Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey’s proposal, which would let a married couple deduct the first $75,000 of income, with a proportional cut for individuals.
From MarketWatch
In the proportional representation vote, RSP was leading with nearly half of the counted votes -- but final results could take several more days.
From Barron's
Elections on Thursday chose a new 275-member House of Representatives, the lower house of parliament, with 185 seats chosen directly, and 110 by a proportional representation vote.
From Barron's
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