proportional

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to proportions; having the same or a constant ratio.

• noun

  A ratio or proportion; a number expressing how one quantity compares to another.

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Rhymes

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resemblance , prevalence , substance , advantage

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Variants

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proportional , proportionals , proportional font , proportional fonts , proportional typeface , proportional typefaces , proportionalities , proportionality , proportionally , proportional parts , proportional representation , proportional representations , proportional tax , proportional taxes , directly proportional , inversely proportional , mean proportional , mean proportionals

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Forms

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proportionality (n), proportional (adj), proportionally (adv)

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Etymology

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From Old French 'proportional' meaning 'proportionate', from Latin 'proportio' meaning 'a proportion' or 'a ratio'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'proportional' comes from the Latin word 'proportio', which means 'a proportion' or 'a ratio'.

2. Proportional representation is used in some elections to ensure that the number of seats or votes reflects the population or the number of votes more accurately.

3. The concept of proportionality can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was used in geometry and philosophy.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Proportional representation: A method of allocating political representation where the number of seats or votes is proportional to the size of the population or number of votes.

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Proportionality is a fundamental concept in mathematics and science, and is used extensively in various fields such as engineering, physics, and economics. In literature, the concept of proportionality is often used metaphorically to describe relationships between different elements, such as in the phrase 'actions have consequences' or 'an eye for an eye'.

How to Memorize "proportional"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize proportions using equal parts or ratios. For example, imagine dividing a pie into equal slices or drawing two lines of equal length.

2. associate
   

   - Associate proportional with the idea of balance or harmony. For example, think of a balanced scale or a balanced equation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction) to remember the order of mathematical operations, and remember that proportionality is related to division and ratios.

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