(pro-por-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. and
verb. 1 the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole 2 magnitude or extent 3 balance among the parts of something

Example Sentence

The media blew the incident all out of proportion.

Synonyms

correct size; dimension; balance

Antonyms

disproportionate; imbalanced

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Rhymes

  • forshan
  • portion

  • abortion
  • apportion
  • contortion
  • distortion
  • extortion
  • proportion

  • antiabortion