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- pronunciation:
- pr
por
sh n
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a part of a whole.
A large proportion of the forest will be cut down.- synonyms:
- division, fraction, part, percentage, portion
- similar words:
- amount, content, measure, segment, share
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definition 2: |
the relationship in number or size of two things or sets of things; ratio.
The proportion of girls to boys in our class is eleven to twelve.- synonyms:
- ratio
- similar words:
- balance, distribution, relation, relationship
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definition 3: |
(plural) size.
The millionaire built a house of enormous proportions.- synonyms:
- dimensions, magnitude, size
- similar words:
- breadth, bulk, mass, measurements, width
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derivation: |
proportionment (n.) |
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