proportion Synonyms
Another word for proportion
• noun (Context 1)
A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
"A large portion of the company's annual budget is dedicated to research and development."
• noun (Context 2)
The relationship of one thing to another in terms of quantity, size, or number; harmonious or proper relation between parts.
"The classical temple was admired by architects for its graceful balance and balance."
• noun (Context 3)
The dimensions, size, or extent of something (usually used in the plural).
"The storm grew into a natural disaster of historic proportions."
• noun (Context 4)
A mathematical statement or equation asserting that two ratios are equal.
"Students learned how to solve for the unknown variable in a mathematical ratio."
• verb (Context 5)
To adjust or regulate something so that it has a suitable or particular relationship to something else.
"The legal code attempts to scale the severity of the penalty to the gravity of the offense."
Opposites of proportion
The opposite of proportion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: