Definition of proportional

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

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Disproportionally :: Disproportionally (adv.) In a disproportional manner; unsuitably in form, quantity, or value; unequally..
Mesolabe :: Mesolabe (n.) An instrument of the ancients for finding two mean proportionals between two given lines, required in solving the problem of the duplication of the cube..
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..
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..
Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Having a due proportion, or comparative relation; being in suitable proportion or degree; as, the parts of an edifice are proportional..
Progression :: Progression (n.) Regular or proportional advance in increase or decrease of numbers; continued proportion, arithmetical, geometrical, or harmonic..
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..
Disproportionality :: Disproportionality (n.) The state of being disproportional.
Proportionable :: Proportionable (a.) Capable of being proportioned, or made proportional; also, proportional; proportionate..
Proportionate :: Proportionate (a.) Adjusted to something else according to a proportion; proportional.
Proportionally :: Proportionally (adv.) In proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively; as, all parts of the building are proportionally large..
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..
Proportional :: Proportional (a.) Constituting a proportion; having the same, or a constant, ratio; as, proportional quantities; momentum is proportional to quantity of matter..
Proportional :: Proportional (n.) The combining weight or equivalent of an element.
Apportion :: Apportion (v. t.) To divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally; to portion out; to allot; as, to apportion undivided rights; to apportion time among various employments..
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..
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..
Prorate :: Prorate (v. t.) To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata.
Proportionality :: Proportionality (n.) The state of being in proportion.
Proportional :: Proportional (n.) Any number or quantity in a proportion; as, a mean proportional..
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