Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proportionality
noun
/prəˌpɔːrʃəˈnælɪti/
Definition
The quality of being proportionate; having a proper relationship in size, amount, or degree compared to something else.
Examples
- The proportionality of the punishment to the crime was debated in court.
- In mathematics, proportionality defines the relationship between two quantities that maintain a constant ratio.
- The designer ensured that the proportionality of the elements in the artwork created a balanced composition.
Meaning
The principle that the severity of a response or action should correspond to the severity of the provocation or circumstance.
Synonyms
- Equivalence
- Ratio
- Correspondence
- Balance
