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Meaning of proportional to
The phrase "proportional to" indicates a relationship between two quantities where one is a constant multiple of the other.
Etymology of proportional to
The word "proportional" comes from the Latin "proportionalis," meaning having a constant ratio, derived from "proportio," meaning proportion, which is a combination of "pro" (for) and "portio" (part, share)
The phrase "proportional to" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe mathematical and scientific relationships
Synonyms
proportionate to
relative to
commensurate with
equivalent to
comparable to
analogous to
similar to
corresponding to
in proportion to
proportional with
directly proportional to
indirectly proportional to
inversely proportional to
equal to
matching
correlated with
associated with
linked to
connected to
related to
tied to
in line with
consistent with
consonant with
harmonious with
Definitions
- Having a constant ratio to something else
- * Being in a relationship where one quantity is a constant multiple of the other
Usage Examples
- The amount of work done is proportional to the force applied
- * The cost of the project is proportional to the number of workers involved
- * The speed of the car is proportional to the pressure on the accelerator
Antonyms
disproportionate to
unrelated to
unequal to
inconsistent with
incongruous with
unconnected to
disconnected from
asymmetrical with
dissimilar to
noncorrelated with
unassociated with
independent of
separate from
distinct from
unrelated
unlinked
unaffiliated