proportional

• Qui est en rapport de proportion, de mesure ou de correspondance avec quelque chose d'autre, notamment en termes de taille, de quantité ou de degré.

Describes something that corresponds in size, amount, or degree to something else.

1. Corresponding in size or degreeB2formal

   Having a proper relationship in size, amount, or degree to something else.

   proportionnel

   • The punishment should be proportional to the crime.
   • Her salary is proportional to her experience and skills.
   • The amount of sugar added is proportional to the volume of liquid.

   Synonymesbalancedcommensurateconsistentcorrespondingequivalentmatchedproportionate

   Antonymesdisproportionateincommensurateunequal

2. Having a constant ratioB2formal

   Describing a relationship where two quantities maintain a fixed ratio.

   Proportionnel (à) – à rapport constant

   • In a proportional tax system, the tax rate is constant for all income levels.
   • The length of the shadow is proportional to the height of the object.
   • The speed of the car is proportional to the engine power.

   Synonymescommensuratecorrespondingequivalentmatchingproportionate

• Nom désignant une des grandeurs qui composent une proportion mathématique, indiquant un rapport constant entre deux ou plusieurs valeurs, ou le rapport lui-même.

A noun referring to one of the quantities that make up a mathematical proportion, indicating a relationship of constant ratio between two or more values.

1. Mathematical quantity in a proportionB2formal

   One of the quantities that make up a mathematical proportion, where two ratios are equal.

   Quantité dans une proportion

   • In the equation a/b = c/d, each variable is a proportional.
   • The teacher asked the students to find the missing proportional in the ratio.
   • When solving proportions, you often need to calculate an unknown proportional.

   Synonymesterm