DICTOMETER

RESPECTO (Spanish for "proportion")

(proportion, ratio, relation, relationship, forhold, proporsjon)

1. Synonyms:
   • Proportion
   Definitions:
   • the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
   Antonyms:
   disproportion
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Proportion
   • Dimension
   Definitions:
   • magnitude or extent
   Examples:
   • A building of vast proportions
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Symmetry
   • Proportion
   Definitions:
   • balance among the parts of something
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Proportion
   • Ratio
   Definitions:
   • the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
   Examples:
   • An inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations
   • A dry martini has a large proportion of gin
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Proportion
   • Proportionality
   • Balance
   Definitions:
   • harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
   Examples:
   • In all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance- John Ruskin
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Proportion
   Definitions:
   • give pleasant proportions to
   Examples:
   • Harmonize a building with those surrounding it
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Proportion
   Definitions:
   • adjust in size relative to other things