nonproportional

pro·por·tion·al

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-pawr-shuh-nl, -pohr-]
- /prəˈpɔr ʃə nl, -ˈpoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-pawr-shuh-nl, -pohr-]
- /prəˈpɔr ʃə nl, -ˈpoʊr-/

Definitions of nonproportional word

adjective nonproportional having due proportion; corresponding. 1
adjective nonproportional being in or characterized by proportion. 1
adjective nonproportional of, relating to, or based on proportion; relative. 1
adjective nonproportional Mathematics. (of two quantities) having the same or a constant ratio or relation: The quantities y and x are proportional if y/x = k, where k is the constant of proportionality. (of a first quantity with respect to a second quantity) a constant multiple of: The quantity y is proportional to x if y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality. 1

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Origin of nonproportional

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English proporcional < Latin prōportiōnālis. See proportion, -al1

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Parts of speech for Nonproportional

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nonproportional popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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