proportional
At a constant ratio. Two magnitudes are said to be proportional if the second varies…At a constant ratio (to). Two magnitudes (numbers) are said to be proportional if the second varies in a direct relation arithmetically to the first. Symbol: ∝.
» Rapidity of rise may be inversely proportional to duration at altitude.
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3 sensesAt a constant ratio (to). Two magnitudes (numbers) are said to be proportional if the second varies in a direct relation arithmetically to the first. Symbol: ∝.
proportional
пропорциона́льныйproporcionálʹnyj
(US)In proportion (to), proportionate.
пропорциона́льныйproporcionálʹnyj, соразме́рныйsorazmérnyj
Of a typeface, having characters with natural (non-uniform) width (in contrast to monospace typefaces).
- properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by ‘to’
- having a constant ratio
Examples
13 sentencesRapidity of rise may be inversely proportional to duration at altitude.
The tax you pay is proportional to the income you have.
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
The electricity cost is proportional to the total resistance of the circuit.
ruСтоимость электроэнергии прямо пропорциональна полному сопротивлению цепи. — Ooneykcall
Stamp duties are directly proportional to the purchase price of a house.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Forms
more proportional, most proportional| Comparative | more proportional Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most proportional Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by ‘to’:relative
Word family
19 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.