PROPORTIONAL
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Proportional.
Proportional - as a noun
One of the quantities in a mathematical proportion
Proportional - as an adjective satellite
Properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'
Example: "The punishment ought to be proportional to the crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relativeHaving a constant ratio
Proportional - as an adjective
At a constant ratio (to). two magnitudes (numbers) are said to be proportional if the second varies in a direct relation arithmetically to the first. symbol: ∝.
In proportion (to), proportionate.
Of a typeface, having characters with natural (non-uniform) width (in contrast to monospace typefaces).
Example Sentences
"The amount of time it takes to cook a turkey is directly proportional to its weight."
"The length of a rectangle is typically proportional to its width."
"The dosage of medicine given to a patient is usually proportional to their body weight."
"The cost of a product is proportional to the amount of labor required to produce it."
"The force required to move an object is directly proportional to its mass."
Word Game Points
Is PROPORTIONAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proportional is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROPORTIONAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PROPORTIONAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proportional is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROPORTIONAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PROPORTIONAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proportional is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROPORTIONAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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