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Parameter :: Parameter (n.) Specifically (Conic Sections), in the ellipse and hyperbola, a third proportional to any diameter and its conjugate, or in the parabola, to any abscissa and the corresponding ordinate..

Proportionate :: Proportionate (a.) Adjusted to something else according to a proportion; proportional.

Club :: Club (v. t.) To raise, or defray, by a proportional assesment; as, to club the expense..

Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Relating to, or securing, proportion..

Quota :: Quota (n.) A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.

Sinusoid :: Sinusoid (n.) The curve whose ordinates are proportional to the sines of the abscissas, the equation of the curve being y = a sin x. It is also called the curve of sines..

Commeasurable :: Commeasurable (a.) Having the same measure; commensurate; proportional.

Thermometer :: Thermometer (n.) An instrument for measuring temperature, founded on the principle that changes of temperature in bodies are accompained by proportional changes in their volumes or dimensions..

Tri- :: Tri- () A prefix (also used adjectively) denoting three proportional or combining part, or the third degree of that to the name of which it is prefixed; as in trisulphide, trioxide, trichloride..

Proportion :: Proportion (n.) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional..

Hodograph :: Hodograph (n.) A curve described by the moving extremity of a line the other end of which is fixed, this line being constantly parallel to the direction of motion of, and having its length constantly proportional to the velocity of, a point moving in any path; -used in investigations respecting central forces..

Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Constituting a proportion; having the same, or a constant, ratio; as, proportional quantities; momentum is proportional to quantity of matter..

Symmetry :: Symmetrize (v. t.) To make proportional in its parts; to reduce to symmetry.

Proportional :: Proportional (n.) Any number or quantity in a proportion; as, a mean proportional..

Symmetrical :: Symmetrical (a.) Involving or exhibiting symmetry; proportional in parts; having its parts in due proportion as to dimensions; as, a symmetrical body or building..

Proportionally :: Proportionally (adv.) In proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively; as, all parts of the building are proportionally large..

Proportionable :: Proportionable (a.) Capable of being proportioned, or made proportional; also, proportional; proportionate..

Prorate :: Prorate (v. t.) To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata.

Proportionately :: Proportionately (adv.) In a proportionate manner; with due proportion; proportionally.

Part :: Part (n.) An equal constituent portion; one of several or many like quantities, numbers, etc., into which anything is divided, or of which it is composed; proportional division or ingredient..

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