Synonyms for proportion

Most common

proportionality · balance · symmetry · consistency · relation

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Verb

Antonyms

disproportion, imbalance, asymmetry

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

2. n. 2

   Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.

3. n. 3

   Proper or equal share.

4. v. 1

   To divide into proper shares; to apportion.

Related words

Word family

proportionable proportional proportionally proportionate

Phrases

divine proportion golden proportion inverse proportion reciprocal proportion

Forms

Plural

proportions → proportionalities, balances, symmetries, consistencies…

Past participle

proportioned
e.g. proportioned → measured, leveled, adapted, adjusted…

Choose the right word

Example sentences

• balance The balance at the bank stands at two million yen.
• relation I don't see any relation between the two problems.
• distribution The distribution of this product is a little slow.
• portion A small portion of ham, please, and a draught beer.
• ratio The like-to-dislike ratio on this video is insane.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

lot¹

4 letters

part¹, rate¹

5 letters

level², share¹, match¹, ratio³, adapt², quota²

6 letters

adjust²

7 letters

balance², measure², portion², harmony³, analogy⁴

8 letters

graduate³, equality⁴, relation³, regulate³, symmetry³

9 letters

dimension³

10 letters

contingent³, similarity⁵, uniformity⁵

11 letters

arrangement³, consistency⁴, correlation⁴

12 letters

distribution⁴

15 letters

proportionality⁶

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (level² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

proportion

Italiano

proporzione

Español

proporción

Deutsch

Gleichmaß

Català

proporció