Synonyms of proportion

proportion 1 of 2

noun

prə-ˈpȯr-shən 

1

as in symmetry

a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts

the head was drawn too large, being way out of proportion with the body

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symmetry
• balance
• correlation
• orchestration
• harmony
• unity
• coherence
• equilibrium
• consonance
• symphony
• consonancy
• uniformity
• coordination
• regularity
• concinnity
• equalization
• evenness
• correspondence
• orderliness
• order

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imbalance
• disproportion
• asymmetry
• violence
• tension
• confusion
• incoherence
• disunity
• discordance
• disturbance
• dissonance
• disorganization
• incompatibility
• irregularity
• unevenness
• disconnectedness
• disjointedness

2

as in portion

something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group

the players argue that they aren't getting the proportion of the league's profits that are due to them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• portion
• share
• part
• percentage
• quota
• allowance
• allotment
• piece
• slice
• cut
• piece of the action
• end
• take
• ration
• commission
• section
• segment
• lot
• member
• partition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• total
• sum
• aggregate
• compound
• pool
• whole
• totality
• composite

3

as in ratio

the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things

the proportion of length to width for those screens was usually three to two

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ratio
• rate
• average
• frequency
• percentage
• correspondence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproportion

4

as in size

the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something

the exact proportions of the room were critical

Synonyms & Similar Words

• size
• dimension
• extent
• measurement
• magnitude
• bulk
• measure
• area
• amplitude
• volume
• largeness
• immensity
• vastness
• bigness
• spaciousness
• roominess
• hugeness
• massiveness
• bulkiness
• greatness
• commodiousness
• capaciousness
• grandness
• mass
• monstrousness
• enormousness
• grossness
• ampleness
• immenseness
• tremendousness
• voluminousness
• stupendousness
• heftiness

proportion

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verb

1

as in to portion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• portion
• lot
• divide
• ration
• appropriate
• split
• measure (out)
• allot
• apportion
• part
• redistribute
• deal (out)
• share (out)
• supply
• hand out
• allocate
• assign
• dispense
• dole out
• dish out
• prorate
• share
• issue
• admeasure
• distribute
• provide
• furnish
• parcel (out)
• divvy (up)
• mete (out)
• disburse
• set
• dollop (out)
• administer
• allow
• bestow
• disseminate
• scatter
• contribute
• spread
• disperse
• donate
• circulate
• reapportion
• chip in
• pledge
• reallocate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• withhold
• decline
• refuse
• reject
• deprive (of)
• misallocate
• begrudge
• disallow
• pinch
• stint
• skimp
• niggle (out)

2

as in to balance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• balance
• equalize
• array
• standardize
• order
• correlate
• even
• align
• match
• blend
• combine
• arrange
• merge
• aline
• integrate
• square
• synthesize
• connect
• regularize
• pair
• fit
• adapt
• tune
• synchronize
• fuse
• unify
• suit
• unite
• reconcile
• join
• orchestrate
• coordinate
• dovetail
• conform
• harmonize
• accommodate
• key
• conciliate
• attune

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upset
• skew
• disturb
• disarray
• confuse
• disrupt
• disorganize
• disharmonize
• alienate
• disorder
• estrange

Examples of proportion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

According to a survey conducted by KFF at the end of April, 6 percent of all American adults are currently on these medications, and as supply shortages ease and drug prices come down, that proportion is likely to increase—by a lot. —Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024

The result is a beautiful representation of the time in almost classical Grecian proportions, yet suffused with Teutonic strength. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024

Verb

The ideally proportioned, four-door Envista stands out with a design reverence to Porsche. —James Raia, The Mercury News, 14 July 2024

The first, although generously proportioned and well lit, shocks you with its disorder, the riotous and yet deadening clutter of a hoarder. —Nicholas Dames, The Atlantic, 14 June 2024

Phrases Containing proportion

• in proportion