Proportions Synonyms and Antonyms

The relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. symmetries
  2. ratios
  3. sizes
  4. measures
  5. magnitudes
Antonyms:
  1. disproportions
Magnitude or extent
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. symmetries
  2. dimensions
  3. harmonies
  4. balances
  5. rates
  6. shares
  7. rations
  8. ratios
  9. portions
  10. parts
  11. measures
  12. relations
  13. perspectives
  14. percentages
  15. degrees
  16. relationships
  17. correlations
Antonyms:
  1. disproportions
  2. imbalances
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Relative intensity or amount, as of a quality or attribute
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. measures
  2. magnitudes
  3. degrees

Proportions Sentence Examples

  • The best proportions are found by trial in all cases.

  • The volume of the high-pressure cylinder may be varied within wide limits for the same low-pressure volume; the proportions adopted should, however, be such that there is an absence of excessive drop between them as the steam is transferred from one to the other.

  • The trade of France was divided between foreign countries and her colonies in the following proportions (imports and exports combined).

  • In Der Ring des Nibelungen Wagner specifies the proportions of the string-band as 16 first and 16 second violins, 12 violas, 12 violoncellos, 8 double basses.

  • Products are usually divided in equal proportions between the owner and the tiller.

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