1. proportion - noun
· the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
Hypernym(s): quotient
2. proportion - noun
· magnitude or extent; "a building of vast proportions"
Synonym(s): dimension
Hypernym(s): magnitude
3. proportion - noun
· balance among the parts of something
Synonym(s): symmetry
Hypernym(s): balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance
Antonym(s): disproportion
4. proportion - noun
· the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree; "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"; "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin"
Synonym(s): ratio
Hypernym(s): magnitude_relation, quantitative_relation
5. proportion - noun
· harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin
Synonym(s): proportionality, balance
Hypernym(s): placement, arrangement
6. proportion - verb
· give pleasant proportions to; "harmonize a building with those surrounding it"
Hypernym(s): harmonize, harmonise
7. proportion - verb
· adjust in size relative to other things
Hypernym(s): adjust, set, correct
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