Proportion
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole. The correct or pleasing relationship between parts or aspects.
“A large proportion of the population now works remotely at least part of the week.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prəˈpɔːʃən/
Syllables
pro·por·tion
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Synonyms
Antonyms
disproportion
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Wordle
Four 'O's and two 'R's; focus on vowel-heavy pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; efficient for deploying multiple 'O's
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