크기나 양이 다른 것에 대응하여 일정한 비율을 이루는
Corresponding in size, amount, or degree to something else.
예문:
"The punishment should be proportional to the severity of the crime."
"The annual bonus is proportional to the employee's performance rating."
"The size of the font is proportional to the screen resolution."
한 변수가 다른 변수와 일정한 비율을 유지하는 수학적 관계인
Having a constant ratio to another quantity.
예문:
"The distance traveled is directly proportional to the time spent driving at a constant speed."
"In this equation, the pressure is inversely proportional to the volume."
비례 관계에 있는 수나 양
A number or quantity that is in a constant ratio to another.
예문:
"The mathematician calculated the fourth proportional of the given sequence."
"The mean proportional between 4 and 9 is 6."