proportion

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Learn the meaning of proportion with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

proportion

(noun)

Meaning

a part in relation to a whole

Example

"In mathematics, understanding proportion is essential for solving problems involving parts and wholes."

Synonyms

ratiofractiondivision

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'proportio', meaning a comparative relation.
Related word forms
  • verb: proportioned
  • adjective: proportional