Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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proportion | Yes | No | Yes | No |
correct | No | Yes | Yes | No |
proportion (noun) | correct (noun) |
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magnitude or extent | |
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) | |
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole | |
the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | |
balance among the parts of something |
proportion (adjective) | correct (adjective) |
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free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth | |
correct in opinion or judgment | |
socially right or correct | |
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure |
proportion (verb) | correct (verb) |
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adjust in size relative to other things | treat a defect |
give pleasant proportions to | make right or correct |
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard | |
censure severely | |
fall in value | |
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | |
make reparations or amends for | |
adjust for |