Synonyms for ratio

Most common

rate · proportion

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A number representing a comparison between two named things.

Related words

Word family

rational

Phrases

golden ratio ratio spread reverse ratio spread signal-to-noise ratio basic reproduction ratio basic reproductive ratio corn-hog ratio extreme ratio

Forms

Plural

ratios → proportions, rates…

Example sentences

• rate His synchronizing rate left nothing to be desired.
• proportion You will progress in proportion to your abilities.

Popularity over time

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

By length

4 letters

rate¹

10 letters

proportion³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (proportion³ = 3 syllables).