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Meaning of a portion
A part or share of something.
Etymology of a portion
The word "portion" comes from the Old French word "porcion", which is derived from the Latin word "portio", meaning "share" or "part"
The Latin word "portio" is related to the verb "portare", which means "to carry" and is also the source of other English words such as "port" and "portion"
Synonyms
part
share
fraction
segment
sector
piece
slice
cut
allotment
quotient
division
proportion
percentage
ratio
parcel
chunk
section
fragment
component
constituent
element
ingredient
helping
serving
dose
measure
quantity
amount
allocation
apportionment
distribution
Definitions
- A part of a whole, a share or portion of something
- * A part of a larger amount that is given or used for a particular purpose
Usage Examples
- The cake was cut into equal portions for each guest
- * She received a large portion of the inheritance
- * The company will allocate a significant portion of its budget to research and development