word
Proportion
Pruh-PAW-rshuhn
/prʌˈpɔːrʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
proportion
Dictionary meaning
Harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole, as in a design.
Examples
- This chair has great proportions.
- A building of vast proportions.
Synonyms: balance
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