Proportionality
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pɹəpɔɹʃəˈnæləti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proportionality is a noun meaning (uncountable) the property of being proportional.
Meaning
(uncountable) the property of being proportional.
More Meanings
- (countable) the degree to which something is in proportion
- (uncountable) the principle that government action ought to be proportional to the ends achieved (e.g. the military should not be deployed to stop petty vandalism)
Word Forms
- proportionalities
Synonyms for proportionality
Depending on context, synonyms include proportion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proportion, proportionate, compatibility, relative, appropriateness, reasonableness.
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