English adjective: proportional | |||
1. | proportional properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to' | ||
Samples | The punishment ought to be proportional to the crime. Earnings relative to production. | ||
Synonyms | relative | ||
Similar | proportionate | ||
Antonyms | disproportional, disproportionate | ||
2. | proportional having a constant ratio | ||
Similar | proportionate | ||
Antonyms | disproportional, disproportionate | ||
English noun: proportional | |||
1. | proportional (cognition) one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | quantity | ||
Part meronym | proportion | ||