ratio Meaning & Definition
What Does Ratio Mean?
Ratio is used as a noun meaning A number representing a comparison between two named things. It is also used to mean The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient). As a verb, it means To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives, especially to condemn or mock the original poster. As an interjection, it means Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes.
Ratio at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | ratios |
| Verb forms | ratios, ratioing, ratioed |
Ratio Definition (Noun)
- A number representing a comparison between two named things.
- The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).
- Ellipsis of ratio decidendi.
- The number of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes; a high ratio suggests disagreement with the contents of the original post.
Ratio as a Verb
- To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives, especially to condemn or mock the original poster.
The politician's post was quickly ratioed due to its controversial nature.
Ratio as an Interjection
- Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes.
L + ratio
Noun
- Short for ratio decidendi.
- The amount of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes.
Verb
- (social media) To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives.
The schoolchildren ganged up to ratio the school catering over its shamefully undemocratic inclusion of vegetables in meals.
Synonyms of Ratio
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Ratio synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ratio
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ratio in a Sentence
The politician's post was quickly ratioed due to its controversial nature.
L + ratio
The schoolchildren ganged up to ratio the school catering over its shamefully undemocratic inclusion of vegetables in meals.
Word Forms & Grammar
ratio (plural ratios or (rare, sense 3 only) rationes)
ratio (third-person singular simple present ratios, present participle ratioing, simple past and past participle ratioed or ratio'd)
ratio
Words That Rhyme With Ratio
Origin of Ratio
Borrowed from Latin ratiō. Doublet of ration and reason.
Ratio Pronunciation
You say ratio as //ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Ratio
Is ratio a noun or a verb?
Ratio is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an interjection.
What is the plural of ratio?
The plural of ratio is ratios.
What is the past tense of ratio?
The past tense of ratio is ratioed. The present participle is ratioing.