Definition of portion

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Portion (n.) A part considered by itself, though not actually cut off or separated from the whole..

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Applotment :: Applotment (n.) Apportionment.
Quota :: Quota (n.) A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
Distributive :: Distributive (a.) Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing to each his proper share.
Coportion :: Coportion (n.) Equal share.
Umbra :: Umbra (n.) The central dark portion, or nucleus, of a sun spot..
Azotometer :: Azotometer (n.) An apparatus for measuring or determining the proportion of nitrogen; a nitrometer.
Proportion :: Proportion (n.) Harmonic relation between parts, or between different things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion..
Isomeric :: Isomeric (a.) Having the same percentage composition; -- said of two or more different substances which contain the same ingredients in the same proportions by weight, often used with with. Specif.: (a) Polymeric; i. e., having the same elements united in the same proportion by weight, but with different molecular weights; as, acetylene and benzine are isomeric (polymeric) with each other in this sense. See Polymeric. (b) Metameric; i. e., having the same elements united in the same proportions
Dowerless :: Dowerless (a.) Destitute of dower; having no marriage portion.
Portioner :: Portioner (n.) See Portionist, 2..
Alternate :: Alternate (n.) A proportion derived from another proportion by interchanging the means.
Periphery :: Periphery (n.) The outside or superficial portions of a body; the surface.
Craniology :: Craniology (n.) The department of science (as of ethnology or archaeology) which deals with the shape, size, proportions, indications, etc., of skulls; the study of skulls..
Antitragus :: Antitragus (n.) A prominence on the lower posterior portion of the concha of the external ear, opposite the tragus. See Ear..
Turret :: Turret (n.) The elevated central portion of the roof of a passenger car. Its sides are pierced for light and ventilation.
Rota :: Rota (n.) A short-lived political club established in 1659 by J.Harrington to inculcate the democratic doctrine of election of the principal officers of the state by ballot, and the annual retirement of a portion of Parliament..
Overhang :: Overhang (n.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.
Inversion :: Inversion (n.) A change in the order of the terms of a proportion, so that the second takes the place of the first, and the fourth of the third..
Proratable :: Proratable (a.) Capable of being prorated, or divided proportionately..
After :: After (prep.) According to the direction and influence of; in proportion to; befitting.
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