ALL meanings of proportionality
pro·por·tion·al
P p - 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