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proportional
01
having a consistent or balanced relationship in size, amount, or degree relative to something else
Example
The size of the font is proportional to the importance of the text in the design.
In a recipe, the ingredients are typically proportional to the number of servings.
The time spent studying is proportional to the grades achieved in school.
02
having a constant ratio
Proportional
01
one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion
Example
The size of the font is proportional to the importance of the text in the design.
In a recipe, the ingredients are typically proportional to the number of servings.
The time spent studying is proportional to the grades achieved in school.
The amount of paint used is proportional to the size of the canvas.
The cost of living in a city is often proportional to its population density.
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