proportional

• Diz-se do que corresponde em tamanho, quantidade ou grau a outra coisa; que mantém uma relação de proporção ou equilíbrio.

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.

   Proporcional

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbalancedcommensurateconsistentcorrespondingequivalentmatchedproportionate

   Antônimosdisproportionateincommensurateunequal

2. Having a constant ratioB2formal

   Describing a relationship where two quantities maintain a fixed ratio.

   Proporcional

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscommensuratecorrespondingequivalentmatchingproportionate

• Termo que designa uma grandeza que mantém uma relação constante de proporção com outra, ou o próprio membro de uma proporção matemática.

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.

   Termo proporcional

   • 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.

   Sinônimosterm