Definition of proportional
: a number or quantity in a proportion
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14th Century
First Known Use of proportional
14th century
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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
15th Century
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
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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
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