Proportional meaning

What does “proportional” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“proportional” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion.

proportional

noun

one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion

adjective

properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'
“the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime”
“earnings relative to production”
Synonymsrelative
having a constant ratio

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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