English noun: factor of proportionality | |||
1. | factor of proportionality (quantity) the constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality | ||
Synonyms | constant of proportionality | ||
Broader (hypernym) | constant, factor | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | h, Planck's constant | ||