proportionality Meaning & Definition
What Does Proportionality Mean?
Proportionality is used as an adjective meaning corresponding in size, degree, or intensity. It is also used to mean having the same or a constant ratio.
Proportionality in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɹəpɔɹʃəˈnæləti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | proportion, commensurable and commensurate |
| Antonyms | disproportionate, asymmetrical and distorted |
| Adverb | proportionally |
Proportionality Definition (Adjective)
- corresponding in size, degree, or intensity
- having the same or a constant ratio
corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional
- regulated or determined in size or degree with reference to proportions
a proportional system of immigration quotas / a proportional font/typeface =a font/typeface with characters of various widths
Synonyms of Proportionality
Proportionality synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Proportionality
Proportionality in a Sentence
corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional
a proportional system of immigration quotas
a proportional font/typeface =a font/typeface with characters of various widths
the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue
a proportional system of immigration quotas / a proportional font/typeface =a font/typeface with characters of various widths
Word Forms & Grammar
pro·por·tion·al·i·ty noun
pro·por·tion·al·ly adverb
proportional
proportional font
proportional font/typeface
proportional fonts
proportional typeface
proportional typefaces
proportionalities
proportionality
proportionally
proportionality (countable and uncountable, plural proportionalities)
Words That Rhyme With Proportionality
Origin of Proportionality
Origin 1: Middle English proporcional, proporcionel, borrowed from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French proporcionel, borrowed from Late Latin prōportiōnālis, from Latin prōportiōn-, prōportiō "analogy, proper spatial relation between parts" + -ālis -al:1 proportion:1
Origin 2: From proportional + -ity, from Latin proportionalitas.
First Known Use
14th century
Proportionality Pronunciation
Proportionality is pronounced //pɹəpɔɹʃəˈnæləti// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Proportionality
What part of speech is proportionality?
Proportionality is an adjective.
What is another word for proportionality?
Words with a similar meaning to proportionality include proportion, commensurable and commensurate. See the full list of proportionality synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of proportionality?
Antonyms of proportionality include disproportionate, asymmetrical, distorted and irregular.