Definition of proportional

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Proportional (a.) Relating to, or securing, proportion..

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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..
Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Relating to, or securing, proportion..
Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Constituting a proportion; having the same, or a constant, ratio; as, proportional quantities; momentum is proportional to quantity of matter..
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..
Parameter :: Parameter (n.) Specifically (Conic Sections), in the ellipse and hyperbola, a third proportional to any diameter and its conjugate, or in the parabola, to any abscissa and the corresponding ordinate..
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..
Proportionment :: Proportionment (n.) The act or process of dividing out proportionally.
Club :: Club (v. t.) To raise, or defray, by a proportional assesment; as, to club the expense..
Quota :: Quota (n.) A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
Prorate :: Prorate (v. t.) To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata.
Proportionably :: Proportionably (adv.) Proportionally.
Proportional :: Proportional (n.) The combining weight or equivalent of an element.
Proportionate :: Proportionate (a.) Adjusted to something else according to a proportion; proportional.
Disproportionable :: Disproportionable (a.) Disproportional; unsuitable in form, size, quantity, or adaptation; disproportionate; inadequate..
Disproportionally :: Disproportionally (adv.) In a disproportional manner; unsuitably in form, quantity, or value; unequally..
Proportional :: Proportional (n.) Any number or quantity in a proportion; as, a mean proportional..
Proportionally :: Proportionally (adv.) In proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively; as, all parts of the building are proportionally large..
Proportionable :: Proportionable (a.) Capable of being proportioned, or made proportional; also, proportional; proportionate..
Tetra- :: Tetra- () A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting four proportional or combining parts of the substance or ingredient denoted by the term to which it is prefixed, as in tetra-chloride, tetroxide..
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..
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