proportion

/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
2. magnitude or extent
   “a building of vast proportions”
3. balance among the parts of something
4. the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
   “an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations”
5. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)- John Ruskin
   “in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance”

verb

1. give pleasant proportions to
   “harmonize a building with those surrounding it”
2. adjust in size relative to other things

Synonyms for proportion

• dimension
• symmetry
• ratio
• proportionality
• balance

Antonyms of proportion

• disproportion

Words that rhyme with proportion

• portion
• distortion
• extortion
• abortion
• apportion
• contortion
• torsion
• antiabortion
• forshan