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proportion

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. proportion
2. proportional representation section (of an election)
3. Proportionality (mathematics)

This noun, used with する, means proportionality — the relationship where one thing increases or decreases in direct correspondence with another. It is commonly used in mathematics and science, but also in everyday speech to say that something grows in line with something else. The phrase meaning "in proportion to" is frequently used in explanations and comparisons.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Whoa, the amount of homework is going up in proportion to how long the break is!

Sentence 2

The bigger your dreams, the higher the walls in your way seem to get.

Sentence 3

Fear of the future grows in proportion to your imagination.

Sentence 4

So the higher the expectations, the bigger the disappointment too?

Sentence 5

Wait, so satisfaction actually goes up the more you pay? Seriously?!