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proportion

/pɹəˈpɔːʃən/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The relationship between the parts of something or between a thing and its environment, in particular the ratios of its various parts.

    - "The proportion of men to women in the class is 2:1."
    - "The proportion of water to ice in a drink can affect its taste."
    - "The proportion of votes for each candidate determines the election outcome."
  • Noun

    A measure of the degree to which one quantity varies with another.

    - "The proportion of rainfall to evaporation in a desert is very low."
    - "The proportion of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing."
    - "The proportion of students who passed the exam is 70%."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with proportion
proven , grieved , heaved , cleaved , achieved , deceived , received , believed , received , deceived , conceived , perceiv'd , conceiv'd , receiv'd , deceiv'd , receiv'd , believ'd , achiev'd , deceive'd , perceive'd , conceiv'd , conceive'd , griev'd , heaved , receiv'd , deceiv'd , achiev'd , perceive'd , conceiv'd , receiv'd , deceiv'd , believ'd , achiev'd , deceive'd , perceive'd , conceiv'd , conceiv'd , griev'd , heaved
Variants
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in proportion , proportion , proportions , proportioned , proportioning , blow out of proportion , get out of proportion , in proportion to , keep things in proportion , out of proportion with
Etymology
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From the Latin proportio (a setting forth together, a comparison), from proponere (to place before, offer).

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  1. The term 'proportion' comes from the Latin word 'proponere', which means 'to place before'.

  2. The Golden Ratio, a mathematical constant approximately equal to 1.618, is a commonly used proportion in art and architecture.

  3. The term 'proportional representation' refers to a system of electing representatives where the number of seats each party receives is proportional to the number of votes they receive.

Related Concepts
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  1. Ratio: A relationship between two quantities where one quantity is a multiple or fraction of the other.

  2. Percentage: A measure of the part of a whole represented by a given number.

  3. Fraction: A part of a whole expressed as a division by a denominator.

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Proportion has been a fundamental concept in various fields such as mathematics, art, music, and architecture. In mathematics, it is used to describe the relationship between different quantities. In art, proportion refers to the harmonious arrangement of elements in a work. In music, it is used to describe the relationships between different notes and chords. In architecture, proportion is used to create harmonious and balanced designs.

How to Memorize "proportion"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two containers, one filled with water and the other empty. Pour water from the full container into the empty one until they are at the same level. This shows the concept of proportion, where the parts of a whole are related in size or quantity.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'proportion' with the concept of balance and harmony.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Parts are to the whole as the ratio shows' to help understand the concept of proportion.

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