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proportionality

pro·por·tion·al
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pruh-pawr-shuh-nl, -pohr-]
    • /prəˈpɔr ʃə nl, -ˈpoʊr-/
    • /prə.ˌpɔː.ʃə.ˈnæ.lɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-pawr-shuh-nl, -pohr-]
    • /prəˈpɔr ʃə nl, -ˈpoʊr-/

Definitions of proportionality word

  • adjective proportionality having due proportion; corresponding. 1
  • adjective proportionality being in or characterized by proportion. 1
  • adjective proportionality of, relating to, or based on proportion; relative. 1
  • adjective proportionality 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
  • noun proportionality balanced relationship of parts 1
  • uncountable noun proportionality The principle of proportionality is the idea that an action should not be more severe than is necessary, especially in a war or when punishing someone for a crime. 0

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Origin of proportionality

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 Proportionality

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

proportionality 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

proportionality usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for proportionality

noun proportionality

  • centrality — the state or condition of being central

Antonyms for proportionality

adjective proportionality

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