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First Known Use of proportional
14th century
Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms
proportional
Definition of proportional
1a : corresponding in size, degree, or intensityb : having the same or a constant ratio corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional
2 : regulated or determined in size or degree with reference to proportions a proportional system of immigration quotas
Examples of proportional in a Sentence
The features of the face in the drawing are proportional.
the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue
Recent Examples of proportional from the Web
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One-fifth of men will experience significant hair loss by age of 20(!), and that percentage grows proportional to age.
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Under the agreement with the Justice Department, Seattle police adopted a new policy dictating that uses of force by officers must be reasonable, necessary and proportional to the threat or urgency of the situation.
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Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said the government wants to reduce the number of lawmakers in the future and change the voting system to introduce a partial proportional representation.
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Ah summer, when the rise in temperatures is directly proportional to your desire to escape the city in search of some relief.
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According to Einstein, the energy of each packet would be proportional to the light’s frequency, and that suggested an easy way to test the idea: Point a light beam at a metal surface.
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Ballots from those areas will be included in the proportional vote tallies, the electoral commission said.
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The Senate Finance Committee struck House language that required all eight hospitals across the state to receive a proportional cut.
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Smith said the arbitrary number given by the state and short time frame failed to take into account the differences within Lake County and how to propose consolidation options in a proportional and fair manner.
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First Known Use of proportional
15th century
Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms
PROPORTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
proportional
Definition of proportional for English Language Learners
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: having a size, number, or amount that is directly related to or appropriate for something
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: having parts that are the correct or appropriate size in relation to each other
PROPORTIONAL Defined for Kids
proportional
playDefinition of proportional for Students
: having a direct relationship to something in size, number, or amount The children received allowances proportional to their ages.
proportionally
adverbLearn More about proportional
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