Proportional

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Synonyms of proportional

Antonyms of proportional

Collocations of proportional

proportional to
Frequency: 80 %

The cost is directly proportional to the quantity purchased.

proportional relationship
Frequency: 70 %

In a proportional relationship, as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

proportional increase
Frequency: 65 %

There was a proportional increase in sales following the marketing campaign.

proportional representation
Frequency: 60 %

Proportional representation ensures that each party receives a number of seats in parliament proportional to its share of the vote.

proportional distribution
Frequency: 50 %

The resources were allocated in a proportional distribution based on need.

Idiomatic Expressions for proportional

  • Phrase: Proportional relationship
    Meaning: A relationship between two variables where their values increase or decrease in direct proportion to each other.
    Usage: In a proportional relationship, if one variable doubles, the other variable also doubles.