1. a ratio of two quantities that is constant (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: proportional • Hypernyms: ratio • Hyponyms: commensurateness, correspondence, proportionateness 2. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) - "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin • Syn: proportion, balance • Derivationally related forms: proportion (for: proportion) • Hypernyms: placement, arrangement
