proportionality
Use proportionality in a sentence
ʃə adjective
1.
having due proportion; corresponding.
2.
being in or characterized by proportion.
3.
of, pertaining to, or based on proportion; relative.
4.
Mathematics.
a.
(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.
b.
(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.
Related forms
pro·por·tion·al·i·ty, noun
pro·por·tion·al·ly, adverb
in·ter·pro·por·tion·al, adjective
non·pro·por·tion·al, adjective
non·pro·por·tion·al·ly, adverb
sub·pro·por·tion·al, adjective
sub·pro·por·tion·al·ly, adverb
un·pro·por·tion·al, adjective
un·pro·por·tion·al·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. harmonious, comparative, accordant, consonant, proportionate.
1. harmonious, comparative, accordant, consonant, proportionate.
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proportional (prəˈpɔːʃənəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, involving, or being in proportion |
| 2. | maths having or related by a constant ratio |
| —n | |
| 3. | maths an unknown term in a proportion: in a/b = c/x, x is the fourth proportional |
| proportion'ality | |
| —n | |
| pro'portionally | |
| —adv | |
| proportional (prəˈpɔːʃənəl) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, involving, or being in proportion |
| 2. | maths having or related by a constant ratio |
| —n | |
| 3. | maths an unknown term in a proportion: in a/b = c/x, x is the fourth proportional |
| proportion'ality | |
| —n | |
| pro'portionally | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
The constant of proportionality is the cosmological constant.
It is a matter of fundamental fairness and proportionality in sentences.
Proportionality arguments are always strongly overstated.
These include such principles as advance notice, discrimination in selecting targets and proportionality.
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