Definition of proportion

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Proportion (n.) Harmonic relation between parts, or between different things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion..

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Alternate :: Alternate (n.) A proportion derived from another proportion by interchanging the means.
Apportionateness :: Apportionateness (n.) The quality of being apportioned or in proportion.
Proportion :: Proportion (v.) To form with symmetry or suitableness, as the parts of the body..
Stereoelectric :: Stereochromy (n.) A style of painting on plastered walls or stone, in which the colors are rendered permanent by sprinklings of water, in which is mixed a proportion of soluble glass (a silicate of soda)..
Homologous :: Homologous (a.) Corresponding in relative position and proportion.
Antecedent :: Antecedent (n.) The first of the two terms of a ratio; the first or third of the four terms of a proportion. In the ratio a:b, a is the antecedent, and b the consequent..
Heterologous :: Heterologous (a.) Characterized by heterology; consisting of different elements, or of like elements in different proportions; different; -- opposed to homologous; as, heterologous organs..
Enormous :: Enormous (a.) Exceeding the usual rule, norm, or measure; out of due proportion; inordinate; abnormal..
Proportionable :: Proportionable (a.) Capable of being proportioned, or made proportional; also, proportional; proportionate..
Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Relating to, or securing, proportion..
Orthoscopic :: Orthoscopic (a.) Giving an image in correct or normal proportions; giving a flat field of view; as, an orthoscopic eyepiece..
Commensurately :: Commensurately (adv.) In a commensurate manner; so as to be equal or proportionate; adequately.
Quota :: Quota (n.) A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
Stintance :: Stint (v. t.) Quantity or task assigned; proportion allotted.
Calorimeter :: Calorimeter (n.) An apparatus for measuring the proportion of unevaporated water contained in steam.
Neutralization :: Neutralization (n.) The act or process by which an acid and a base are combined in such proportions that the resulting compound is neutral. See Neutral, a., 4..
Argentic :: Argentic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, silver; -- said of certain compounds of silver in which this metal has its lowest proportion; as, argentic chloride..
Azotometer :: Azotometer (n.) An apparatus for measuring or determining the proportion of nitrogen; a nitrometer.
Disproportionate :: Disproportionate (a.) Not proportioned; unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else in bulk, form, value, or extent; out of proportion; inadequate; as, in a perfect body none of the limbs are disproportionate; it is wisdom not to undertake a work disproportionate means..
Attemperament :: Attemperament (n.) A tempering, or mixing in due proportion..
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