proportion

Nouns

  • (n) the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
  • (n) magnitude or extent
    • a building of vast proportions
    dimension,
  • (n) balance among the parts of something symmetry,
  • (n) the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
    • an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations
    • a dry martini has a large proportion of gin
    ratio,
  • (n) harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
    • "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin
    proportionality, balance,

Verbs

  • (v) give pleasant proportions to
    • harmonize a building with those surrounding it
  • (v) adjust in size relative to other things

Synonyms

dimension symmetry ratio proportionality balance

Antonyms

disproportion

Words of close approximity

proportionable proportional proportional counter proportional counter tube proportional font proportionality proportionally proportional representation proportional sample proportional sampling proportional tax proportionate proportionately proportionateness