Definition of proportional

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Proportional (a.) Having a due proportion, or comparative relation; being in suitable proportion or degree; as, the parts of an edifice are proportional..

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Symmetry :: Symmetrize (v. t.) To make proportional in its parts; to reduce to symmetry.
Proportionate :: Proportionate (a.) Adjusted to something else according to a proportion; proportional.
Progression :: Progression (n.) Regular or proportional advance in increase or decrease of numbers; continued proportion, arithmetical, geometrical, or harmonic..
Disproportionable :: Disproportionable (a.) Disproportional; unsuitable in form, size, quantity, or adaptation; disproportionate; inadequate..
Quota :: Quota (n.) A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
Proportionally :: Proportionally (adv.) In proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively; as, all parts of the building are proportionally large..
Proportional :: Proportional (n.) Any number or quantity in a proportion; as, a mean proportional..
Tri- :: Tri- () A prefix (also used adjectively) denoting three proportional or combining part, or the third degree of that to the name of which it is prefixed; as in trisulphide, trioxide, trichloride..
Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Relating to, or securing, proportion..
Proportionately :: Proportionately (adv.) In a proportionate manner; with due proportion; proportionally.
Sinusoid :: Sinusoid (n.) The curve whose ordinates are proportional to the sines of the abscissas, the equation of the curve being y = a sin x. It is also called the curve of sines..
Proportion :: Proportion (n.) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional..
Symmetrical :: Symmetrical (a.) Involving or exhibiting symmetry; proportional in parts; having its parts in due proportion as to dimensions; as, a symmetrical body or building..
Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Constituting a proportion; having the same, or a constant, ratio; as, proportional quantities; momentum is proportional to quantity of matter..
Prorate :: Prorate (v. t.) To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata.
Proportional :: Proportional (n.) The combining weight or equivalent of an element.
Disproportionality :: Disproportionality (n.) The state of being disproportional.
Mesolabe :: Mesolabe (n.) An instrument of the ancients for finding two mean proportionals between two given lines, required in solving the problem of the duplication of the cube..
Hodograph :: Hodograph (n.) A curve described by the moving extremity of a line the other end of which is fixed, this line being constantly parallel to the direction of motion of, and having its length constantly proportional to the velocity of, a point moving in any path; -used in investigations respecting central forces..
Club :: Club (v. t.) To raise, or defray, by a proportional assesment; as, to club the expense..
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