proportion
noun
comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio.
proportions
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pluralof proportion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof proportion (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
proportionnouncomparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio.
Example Sentences
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Toreno Winn, stylist, photographer and creative director, is drawn to the experimental qualities of CDG, Junya Watanabe and Sacai, with playful proportions and unexpected silhouettes defining his collection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Although their proportions resembled those of modern cheetahs, growing evidence suggests these cats were much more versatile hunters, able to chase prey on land while also using powerful forelimbs to grab and hold it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
They tend to be little, plump, tucked in, braided or rolled up; they have the proportions of toys.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
These proportions were higher than for other professions including nuclear technologists, who are routinely exposed to radiation from non-cosmic sources yet placed 12th on the list, the authors said.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
As the giant lifted him higher, Jack could start to make out the creature’s proportions.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
