proportion

/pɹəpˈɔːʃən/

/pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/

Proportion

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

a principle of design that refers to the relationship of the size, shape, and quantity of different elements in a composition

synonyms : dimension

balance among the parts of something

synonyms : symmetry

harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)

synonyms : balance

the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree

synonyms : ratio

to proportion

MAIN VERB

adjust in size relative to other things

give pleasant proportions to

Examples

1. The incident has been blown up out of proportion.

2. He really blew it all out of proportion.

3. The misunderstanding between the two friends was blown out of proportion, painting their friendship in a bad light.

4. As he grew taller, his lanky limbs seemed to be out of proportion with the rest of his body.