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proportionable

IPA: /prəˈpɔːrʃənəbl/

KK: /prəˈpɔrʃənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be adjusted or made in proportion to something else.

Example: The costs of the project are proportionable to the amount of work required.

proportionably

IPA: /prəˈpɔːrʃənəblɪ/

KK: /prəˈpɔrʃənəblē/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is based on proportion; in a manner that is proportional to something else.

Example: The costs were distributed proportionably among all participants.

proportional

IPA: /prəˈpɔːrʃənl/

KK: /prəˈpɔrʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Having a relationship in size, amount, or degree with something else; when two things change together in a consistent way.

Example: The amount of water in the tank is proportional to the amount of rainfall.

noun

Definition: A part or amount that is related to another quantity in a specific way, often used in mathematics to describe how two things are connected in size or amount.

Example: In a proportional relationship, if one quantity increases, the other quantity also increases at a consistent rate.

proportionality

IPA: /ˌprəʊpɔːʃəˈnælɪti/

KK: /prəˌpɔrʧəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being in proportion, meaning that two or more things are related in a balanced way.

Example: The proportionality of the budget to the population size ensures fair distribution of resources.

proportionally

IPA: /prəˈpɔːrʃənəli/

KK: /prəˈpɔrʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the size, amount, or degree of something compared to another thing.

Example: The costs will increase proportionally as the number of units sold rises.

proportionate

IPA: /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

KK: /prəˈpɔrʃənɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a size, amount, or degree that is appropriate or suitable in relation to something else.

Example: The punishment should be proportionate to the crime committed.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something equal in size, amount, or degree compared to something else.

Example: The architect aimed to proportionate the new building to the surrounding structures.

proportionately

IPA: /prəˈpɔːrʃənətli/

KK: /prəˈpɔrʃənətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that corresponds in size or amount to something else; in a balanced or fair manner.

Example: The costs were distributed proportionately among all the participants.

propose

IPA: /prəˈpoʊz/

KK: /prəˈpoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suggest a plan or idea for others to consider, often in a formal way.

Example: He decided to propose to her during their vacation.

transitive verb

Definition: To suggest something for others to think about or decide on, often in a formal way.

Example: She decided to propose a new plan for the project at the meeting.

proposer

IPA: /prəˈpoʊzər/

KK: /prəˈpoʊzər/

noun

Definition: A person who suggests an idea or plan for others to consider.

Example: The proposer of the new project presented their ideas at the meeting.

proposition

IPA: /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /prɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A suggested plan or idea that is put forward for consideration or discussion.

Example: The committee reviewed the new proposition for improving public transportation.

transitive verb

Definition: To suggest or offer something, especially an idea or plan, to someone for consideration.

Example: He decided to proposition her for a date after they had talked for a while.

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