Definition of proportion

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Proportion (n.) A part considered comparatively; a share.

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Disproportionally :: Disproportionally (adv.) In a disproportional manner; unsuitably in form, quantity, or value; unequally..
Eurythmy :: Eurythmy (n.) Just or harmonious proportion or movement, as in the composition of a poem, an edifice, a painting, or a statue..
Lampblack :: Lampblack (n.) The fine impalpable soot obtained from the smoke of carbonaceous substances which have been only partly burnt, as in the flame of a smoking lamp. It consists of finely divided carbon, with sometimes a very small proportion of various impurities. It is used as an ingredient of printers' ink, and various black pigments and cements..
Quirk :: Quirk (n.) A small channel, deeply recessed in proportion to its width, used to insulate and give relief to a convex rounded molding..
Beam :: Beam (n.) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use..
Overproportion :: Overproportion (v. t.) To make of too great proportion.
Strong :: Strong (superl.) Full of spirit; containing a large proportion of alcohol; intoxicating; as, strong liquors..
Measure :: Measure (n.) Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion..
Proratable :: Proratable (a.) Capable of being prorated, or divided proportionately..
Proportionately :: Proportionately (adv.) In a proportionate manner; with due proportion; proportionally.
Clean-limbed :: Clean-limbed (a.) With well-proportioned, unblemished limbs; as, a clean-limbed young fellow..
Disproportional :: Disproportional (a.) Not having due proportion to something else; not having proportion or symmetry of parts; unsuitable in form, quantity or value; inadequate; unequal; as, a disproportional limb constitutes deformity in the body; the studies of youth should not be disproportional to their understanding..
Algorithm :: Algorithm (n.) The art of calculating with any species of notation; as, the algorithms of fractions, proportions, surds, etc..
Grotesgue :: Grotesgue (a.) Like the figures found in ancient grottoes; grottolike; wildly or strangely formed; whimsical; extravagant; of irregular forms and proportions; fantastic; ludicrous; antic.
Clean-timbered :: Clean-timbered (a.) Well-proportioned; symmetrical.
Attemperate :: Attemperate (a.) Tempered; proportioned; properly adapted.
Genet :: Genet (n.) A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish horse; a jennet..
Homologous :: Homologous (a.) Having the same relative position, proportion, value, or structure..
Proportional :: Proportional (n.) The combining weight or equivalent of an element.
Subsextuple :: Subsesqui- () A prefix (also used adjectively) denoting the combination of constituents (especially electro-negative and electro-positive bodies) in the proportion of two to three; as, a subsesqui acetate, i. e., a salt having two equivalents of acetic acid to three of the base..
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