Simple meaning
What does Proportional mean?
Proportional means matching in size or amount.
Dictionary definition
changing in a matching way compared with something else.
Example sentences
Proportional in a sentence
easy
The chart helped us understand proportional in a clear way.
medium
In class discussion, we used proportional to compare the results.
hard
The reading passage used proportional to explain changes in amount and degree.
Synonyms
Words like Proportional
largerClose in meaning in many contexts.
strongerClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smallerHelpful contrast for meaning.
lowerHelpful contrast for meaning.
Word family
Proportional word family
Base word
proportional
adjective
proportional
Base form.
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What does proportional mean?
PROPORTIONAL means proportional means matching in size or amount.
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