Associations to the word «Proportion»

PROPORTION, noun. (countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

PROPORTION, noun. (uncountable) Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.

PROPORTION, noun. (countable) Proper or equal share.

PROPORTION, noun. The relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree.

PROPORTION, noun. (mathematics) (countable) A statement of equality between two ratios.

PROPORTION, noun. (countable) (chiefly in the plural) Size.

PROPORTION, verb. (arts) To set or render in proportion.

PROPORTION, noun. The quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole.

PROPORTION, noun. Magnitude or extent; "a building of vast proportions".

PROPORTION, noun. Balance among the parts of something.

PROPORTION, noun. The relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree; "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"; "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin".

PROPORTION, noun. Harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin.

PROPORTION, verb. Give pleasant proportions to; "harmonize a building with those surrounding it".

PROPORTION, verb. Adjust in size relative to other things.