Pronunciation

/prəˈpɔːrʃənl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having the same ratio or comparative size or amount as something else; corresponding in proportion. For example: “The size of the house is proportional to the number of people living in it.”
• Adverb: In a proportional manner; according to the ratio or degree. For example: “Their salaries are paid proportionally to their experience.”

Phrases

• “Proportional representation” refers to a system where the number of representatives in a group reflects the distribution of support for different parties or groups.
• “Keep a proportional balance” means to maintain a fair and even distribution of resources or quantities.
• “Proportional growth” describes a steady increase in relation to a base or initial value.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The expenses were distributed proportionally among the team members.”
• Adverb: “Their investment returns have grown proportionally over the years.”
• “The budget allocation was made proportionally based on each department’s needs.”

Synonyms

• Relative
• Comparative
• Proportional to
• In keeping with ratio
• Harmonious

Antonyms

• Disproportional
• Unequal
• disproportional
• Imbalanced
• Unrelated