RATIO Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ratio. (close relations)
Definition of RATIO
Best Alternative Words for RATIO
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proportion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole • magnitude or extent • balance among the parts of something • the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree • harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) verb • give pleasant proportions to • adjust in size relative to other things | ||||||||
comparison | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of examining resemblances • relation based on similarities and differences • qualities that are comparable | ||||||||
correlation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a reciprocal relation between two or more things • a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation) • a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other | ||||||||
fraction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process • a small part or item forming a piece of a whole • the quotient of two rational numbers verb • perform a division | ||||||||
proportionality | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ratio of two quantities that is constant • harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) | ||||||||
quotient | nounn | |||||||
noun • the ratio of two quantities to be divided • the number obtained by division | ||||||||
relationship | nounn | |||||||
noun • a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) • a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) • a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries • (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption |