| 释义 |
pro·por·tion·al
I. \-shənəl, -shnəl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English proporcional, from Latin proportionalis, from proportion-, proportio proportion + -alis -al
1.
a. : being in proportion : corresponding in size, degree, or intensity : proportionate — used with to
< rushed into freedom and enjoyment … with an energy proportional to their previous restraint — G.L.Dickinson >
b. : having the same or a constant ratio
2. : of, relating to, or used in determining proportions
< windows were widened for proportional consideration >
< proportional compasses >
3. : regulated or determined in size or degree with reference to proportions
< proportional system of immigration quotas >
• pro·por·tion·al·ly \-shənəlē, -shnəlē, -i\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a number or quantity in a proportion
2. obsolete : equivalent 2 |