proportional — corresponding in size or amount to something else
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: corresponding in size or amount to something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpɔːrʃənl/
Korean meaning: 비례하는, 균형이 맞는
Korean pronunciation: 프러**포**셔널
Example Sentences
- His ego is inversely proportional to his actual talent.
- The number of likes on social media is proportional to how much I regret posting it.
- The tax rate should be proportional to income levels.
proportional
ADJECTIVE//prəˈpɔːrʃənl//
corresponding in size or amount to something else
corresponding in size or amount to something else
Artists study human body features carefully to make every part proportional before drawing realistic characters.
When design elements are not proportional, visual distortion follows — handled only with caution.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proportionalis', derived from 'proportio' (comparative relation, symmetry) which combines 'pro-' (forth, for) and 'portio' (part, portion). The word entered English through Old French 'proporcionel' in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“His ego is inversely proportional to his actual talent.”
“The number of likes on social media is proportional to how much I regret posting it.”
“The tax rate should be proportional to income levels.”
“Her excitement was proportional to the size of the pizza slice.”
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