proportion — a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
Korean meaning: 비율, 비례, 균형
Korean pronunciation: 프러-포-션 (강세: 포)
Example Sentences
- My friend's head looks huge in proportion to his tiny body - he's like a walking lollipop!
- A high proportion of teenagers think they know everything about life.
- Her reaction was completely out of proportion - she cried for an hour because her coffee was cold.
proportion
NOUN//prəˈpɔːrʃən//
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
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Measure each portion carefully, ignore the mirror's distortion!
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Origin
From Latin 'proportio', derived from 'pro-' (for, forth) and 'portio' (part, share), ultimately related to 'portare' (to carry). The term was used in medieval Latin to describe the mathematical relationship between parts and wholes.
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“My friend's head looks huge in proportion to his tiny body - he's like a walking lollipop!”
“A high proportion of teenagers think they know everything about life.”
“Her reaction was completely out of proportion - she cried for an hour because her coffee was cold.”
“The proportion of sugar to flour in this recipe is crucial for success.”
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