proportion
gb/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/ us/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
A2
Inggris
~ 1300
Makna
0 makna
Kata benda
B1
relation
1
relative amount or size
How much one thing is compared to another thing or to the whole.
Pola penggunaan:
the proportion of [something] to [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'proportion' with 'portion'. 'Portion' means a part or serving, while 'proportion' is about the relationship between parts and the whole.
Sinonim
ratio (Mathematical term often used for numerical comparison; 'proportion' can be broader.)
Antonim
imbalance (Refers to a lack of correct or equal proportions.)
Kolokasi
large proportion
|small proportion
|high proportion
|proportion of students
|in proportion
|out of proportion
Tema
mathematics
|measurement
|statistics
|core_vocabulary
|science
Contoh
- A large proportion of the budget is spent on salaries.
- Only a small proportion of the population supports the policy.
- The proportion of men to women in the class is about equal.
- In this recipe, the proportion of sugar to flour is two to one.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- A large proportion of the class is absent.
- Half is a large proportion of the cake.
- The proportion of boys to girls is equal.
- We need the right proportion of milk and water.
Kata benda
B2
relation
2
balanced arrangement of parts
The way parts of something fit together in a balanced and nice way.
Pola penggunaan:
in proportion to [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may overuse 'symmetry' when they mean 'proportion', especially in design contexts.
Sinonim
symmetry (Focuses more on exact mirroring, whereas proportion is about relative balance.)
Antonim
distortion (Implies an incorrect or unpleasant change in proportions.)
Kolokasi
perfect proportion
|keep in proportion
|out of proportion
|good proportions
|architectural proportions
Tema
art
|design
|architecture
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Contoh
- The artist captured the human body in perfect proportion.
- This building’s proportions make it very pleasing to the eye.
- Her facial features are in good proportion.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The table has good proportion.
- The house is in proportion with the garden.
- His drawing is out of proportion.
Kata benda
A2
quantity
3
part or share of a whole
A part or amount compared to the total.
Pola penggunaan:
a proportion of [something]
Sinonim
fraction (More mathematical and precise; 'proportion' can be more general.)
Antonim
whole (Refers to the complete amount, not a part.)
Kolokasi
a fair proportion
|a small proportion
|a large proportion
Tema
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- A fair proportion of the profits will go to charity.
- She spends a large proportion of her time traveling for work.
- Only a small proportion of applicants were accepted.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- A small proportion of students passed the test.
- I eat a large proportion of fruit every day.
- A fair proportion of money goes to food.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
proportion
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
US/pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
Suku kata & tekanan
pro - por - tion (3 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (por)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: proportion
- Plural: proportion, proportions
Kata terkait
Forms
proportions
noun
Core family
proportional
adjective B2
proportionally
adverb C1
Related words
proportionate
adjective
proportionately
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
disproportionate
adjective C1
disproportionately
adverb
Advanced or less common
proportionality
noun C1
Ungkapan
blow out of proportion
1/blˈoʊ ˈaʊt əv pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
idiom
informal
exaggerate importance or seriousness
To make something seem bigger, worse, or more important than it really is.
Contoh
- The argument was blown out of proportion by social media.
- Don’t blow this mistake out of proportion.
in proportion to
1/ˈɪn pɹəpˈɔɹʃən tə/
fixed phrase
matching in degree or ratio to something else
Having an amount, size, or level that matches something else.
Contoh
- Your salary will be in proportion to your experience.
- Punishment should be in proportion to the crime.
out of proportion
1/ˈaʊt əv pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
not matching in size or importance appropriately
Too big, too small, or too important compared to something else.
Contoh
- His reaction was out of proportion to the problem.
- The media coverage was blown out of proportion.