| slovo | definícia |
proportion
(mass) | proportion
- pomer, rozmer, diel, percento |
proportion
(encz) | proportion,dimenzovat v: Zdeněk Brož |
proportion
(encz) | proportion,poměr n: Zdeněk Brož |
proportion
(encz) | proportion,proporce n: Zdeněk Brož |
proportion
(encz) | proportion,rozměr n: Zdeněk Brož |
proportion
(gcide) | Geometric \Ge`o*met"ric\, Geometrical \Ge`o*met"ric*al\, a. [L.
geometricus; Gr. ?: cf. F. g['e]om['e]trique.]
1. Pertaining to, or according to the rules or principles of,
geometry; determined by geometry; as, a geometrical
solution of a problem.
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2. (Art) characterized by simple geometric forms in design
and decoration; as, a buffalo hide painted with red and
black geometrical designs.
Syn: geometric.
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Note: Geometric is often used, as opposed to algebraic, to
include processes or solutions in which the
propositions or principles of geometry are made use of
rather than those of algebra.
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Note: Geometrical is often used in a limited or strictly
technical sense, as opposed to mechanical; thus, a
construction or solution is geometrical which can be
made by ruler and compasses, i. e., by means of right
lines and circles. Every construction or solution which
requires any other curve, or such motion of a line or
circle as would generate any other curve, is not
geometrical, but mechanical. By another distinction, a
geometrical solution is one obtained by the rules of
geometry, or processes of analysis, and hence is exact;
while a mechanical solution is one obtained by trial,
by actual measurements, with instruments, etc., and is
only approximate and empirical.
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Geometrical curve. Same as Algebraic curve; -- so called
because their different points may be constructed by the
operations of elementary geometry.
Geometric lathe, an instrument for engraving bank notes,
etc., with complicated patterns of interlacing lines; --
called also cycloidal engine.
Geometrical pace, a measure of five feet.
Geometric pen, an instrument for drawing geometric curves,
in which the movements of a pen or pencil attached to a
revolving arm of adjustable length may be indefinitely
varied by changing the toothed wheels which give motion to
the arm.
Geometrical plane (Persp.), the same as Ground plane .
Geometrical progression, proportion, ratio. See under
Progression, Proportion and Ratio.
Geometrical radius, in gearing, the radius of the pitch
circle of a cogwheel. --Knight.
Geometric spider (Zool.), one of many species of spiders,
which spin a geometrical web. They mostly belong to
Epeira and allied genera, as the garden spider. See
Garden spider.
Geometric square, a portable instrument in the form of a
square frame for ascertaining distances and heights by
measuring angles.
Geometrical staircase, one in which the stairs are
supported by the wall at one end only.
Geometrical tracery, in architecture and decoration,
tracery arranged in geometrical figures.
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Proportion
(gcide) | Proportion \Pro*por"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proportioned;
p. pr. & vb. n. Proportioning.] [Cf. F. proportionner. Cf.
Proportionate, v.]
1. To adjust in a suitable proportion, as one thing or one
part to another; as, to proportion the size of a building
to its height; to proportion our expenditures to our
income.
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In the loss of an object we do not proportion our
grief to the real value . . . but to the value our
fancies set upon it. --Addison.
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2. To form with symmetry or suitableness, as the parts of the
body.
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Nature had proportioned her without any fault. --Sir
P. Sidney.
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3. To divide into equal or just shares; to apportion.
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Proportion
(gcide) | Proportion \Pro*por"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. proportio; pro before
+ portio part or share. See Portion.]
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1. The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or
to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or degree;
comparative relation; ratio; as, the proportion of the
parts of a building, or of the body.
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The image of Christ, made after his own proportion.
--Ridley.
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Formed in the best proportions of her sex. --Sir W.
Scott.
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Documents are authentic and facts are true precisely
in proportion to the support which they afford to
his theory. --Macaulay.
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2. Harmonic relation between parts, or between different
things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or
adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion. "Let us
prophesy according to the proportion of faith." --Rom.
xii. 6.
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3. The portion one receives when a whole is distributed by a
rule or principle; equal or proper share; lot.
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Let the women . . . do the same things in their
proportions and capacities. --Jer. Taylor.
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4. A part considered comparatively; a share.
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5. (Math.)
(a) The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of
geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities
such that the quotient of the first divided by the
second is equal to that of the third divided by the
fourth; -- called also geometrical proportion, in
distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in
which the difference of the first and second is equal
to the difference of the third and fourth.
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Note: Proportion in the mathematical sense differs from
ratio. Ratio is the relation of two quantities of the
same kind, as the ratio of 5 to 10, or the ratio of 8
to 16. Proportion is the sameness or likeness of two
such relations. Thus, 5 to 10 as 8 to 16; that is, 5
bears the same relation to 10 as 8 does to 16. Hence,
such numbers are said to be in proportion. Proportion
is expressed by symbols thus:
[1913 Webster] a:b::c:d, or a:b = c:d, or a/b = c/d.
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(b) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three
given terms, together with the one sought, are
proportional.
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Continued proportion, Inverse proportion, etc. See under
Continued, Inverse, etc.
Harmonical proportion or Musical proportion, a relation
of three or four quantities, such that the first is to the
last as the difference between the first two is to the
difference between the last two; thus, 2, 3, 6, are in
harmonical proportion; for 2 is to 6 as 1 to 3. Thus, 24,
16, 12, 9, are harmonical, for 24:9::8:3.
In proportion, according as; to the degree that. "In
proportion as they are metaphysically true, they are
morally and politically false." --Burke.
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proportion
(wn) | proportion
n 1: the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is
divided by the magnitude of the whole
2: magnitude or extent; "a building of vast proportions" [syn:
proportion, dimension]
3: balance among the parts of something [syn: symmetry,
proportion] [ant: disproportion]
4: the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect
to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree; "an
inordinate proportion of the book is given over to
quotations"; "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin"
[syn: proportion, ratio]
5: 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,
proportionality, balance]
v 1: give pleasant proportions to; "harmonize a building with
those surrounding it"
2: adjust in size relative to other things |
| | podobné slovo | definícia |
proportional
(mass) | proportional
- pomerný, proporcionálny, úmerný |
blow it out of proportion
(encz) | blow it out of proportion,nadmíru zvětšit Zdeněk Brožblow it out of proportion,zveličovat v: Zdeněk Brož |
case-fatality proportion
(encz) | case-fatality proportion, n: |
case-to-infection proportion
(encz) | case-to-infection proportion, n: |
constant of proportionality
(encz) | constant of proportionality, n: |
direct proportion
(encz) | direct proportion,přímá úměrnost Mgr. Dita Gálová |
directly proportional
(encz) | directly proportional,přímo úměrný Mgr. Dita Gálová |
disproportion
(encz) | disproportion,disproporce n: Zdeněk Broždisproportion,nepoměr n: Zdeněk Broždisproportion,neúměrnost n: Zdeněk Brož |
disproportional
(encz) | disproportional,nepoměrný adj: Zdeněk Broždisproportional,nepřiměřený adj: Zdeněk Broždisproportional,neúměrný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
disproportionally
(encz) | disproportionally,nepoměrně adv: Zdeněk Brož |
disproportionate
(encz) | disproportionate,nepoměrný adj: Zdeněk Broždisproportionate,nepřiměřený adj: Zdeněk Brož |
disproportionately
(encz) | disproportionately,nepoměrně adv: Zdeněk Broždisproportionately,nepřiměřeně adv: Zdeněk Brož |
equiproportional increase in quotas
(encz) | equiproportional increase in quotas, |
equiproportionality
(encz) | equiproportionality, |
factor of proportionality
(encz) | factor of proportionality, n: |
ill-proportioned
(encz) | ill-proportioned, adj: |
in proportion to
(encz) | in proportion to, adj: |
law of constant proportion
(encz) | law of constant proportion, n: |
law of definite proportions
(encz) | law of definite proportions, n: |
law of equivalent proportions
(encz) | law of equivalent proportions, n: |
law of multiple proportions
(encz) | law of multiple proportions, n: |
law of reciprocal proportions
(encz) | law of reciprocal proportions, n: |
price out of proportion
(encz) | price out of proportion,přehnaná cena Pavel Cvrček |
proportionable
(encz) | proportionable,úměrný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
proportional
(encz) | proportional,poměrný adj: Zdeněk Brožproportional,proporcionální adj: Zdeněk Brožproportional,úměrný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
proportional counter
(encz) | proportional counter, n: |
proportional counter tube
(encz) | proportional counter tube, n: |
proportional font
(encz) | proportional font, n: |
proportional representation
(encz) | proportional representation, n: |
proportional sample
(encz) | proportional sample,poměrný vzorek (vody) [eko.] RNDr. Pavel Piskač |
proportional sampling
(encz) | proportional sampling, n: |
proportional tax
(encz) | proportional tax,proporcionální Mgr. Dita Gálováproportional tax,proporcionální daň [eko.] RNDr. Pavel Piskač |
proportionality
(encz) | proportionality,proporcionalita n: Zdeněk Brožproportionality,přiměřenost n: Zdeněk Brož |
proportionality constant
(encz) | proportionality constant,konstanta úměrnosti Jirka Daněk |
proportionally
(encz) | proportionally,proporcionálně adv: Zdeněk Brožproportionally,přiměřeně adv: Zdeněk Brož |
proportionate
(encz) | proportionate,přiměřený adj: Zdeněk Brožproportionate,úměrný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
proportionate mortality ratio (pmr)
(encz) | proportionate mortality ratio (PMR),relativní smrtnost,
mortalita [eko.] Počet úmrtí způsobených danou nemocí v daném časovém
úseku vztažený na 100 úmrtí ve stejném časovém úseku. RNDr. Pavel Piskač |
proportionately
(encz) | proportionately,přiměřeně adv: Zdeněk Brož |
proportionateness
(encz) | proportionateness, n: |
proportioning
(encz) | proportioning,proporcionální n: cartime.eu |
proportionment
(encz) | proportionment, |
proportions
(encz) | proportions,proporce n: Zdeněk Brožproportions,rozměry n: pl. Zdeněk Brož |
well proportioned
(encz) | well proportioned,pěkně rostlý adj: |
well-proportioned
(encz) | well-proportioned, adj: |
Arithmetical proportion
(gcide) | Arithmetical \Ar`ith*met"ic*al\, a.
Of or pertaining to arithmetic; according to the rules or
method of arithmetic.
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Arithmetical complement of a logarithm. See Logarithm.
Arithmetical mean. See Mean.
Arithmetical progression. See Progression.
Arithmetical proportion. See Proportion.
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Composition of proportion
(gcide) | Composition \Com`po*si"tion\, n. [F. composition, fr. L.
compositio. See Composite.]
1. The act or art of composing, or forming a whole or
integral, by placing together and uniting different
things, parts, or ingredients. In specific uses:
(a) The invention or combination of the parts of any
literary work or discourse, or of a work of art; as,
the composition of a poem or a piece of music. "The
constant habit of elaborate composition." --Macaulay.
(b) (Fine Arts) The art or practice of so combining the
different parts of a work of art as to produce a
harmonious whole; also, a work of art considered as
such. See 4, below.
(c) The act of writing for practice in a language, as
English, Latin, German, etc.
(d) (Print.) The setting up of type and arranging it for
printing.
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2. The state of being put together or composed; conjunction;
combination; adjustment.
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View them in composition with other things. --I.
Watts.
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The elementary composition of bodies. --Whewell.
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3. A mass or body formed by combining two or more substances;
as, a chemical composition.
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A composition that looks . . . like marble.
--Addison.
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4. A literary, musical, or artistic production, especially
one showing study and care in arrangement; -- often used
of an elementary essay or translation done as an
educational exercise.
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5. Consistency; accord; congruity. [Obs.]
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There is no composition in these news
That gives them credit. --Shak.
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6. Mutual agreement to terms or conditions for the settlement
of a difference or controversy; also, the terms or
conditions of settlement; agreement.
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Thus we are agreed:
I crave our composition may be written. --Shak.
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7. (Law) The adjustment of a debt, or avoidance of an
obligation, by some form of compensation agreed on between
the parties; also, the sum or amount of compensation
agreed upon in the adjustment.
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Compositions for not taking the order of knighthood.
--Hallam.
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Cleared by composition with their creditors.
--Blackstone.
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8. Synthesis as opposed to analysis.
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The investigation of difficult things by the method
of analysis ought ever to precede the method of
composition. --Sir I.
Newton.
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Composition cloth, a kind of cloth covered with a
preparation making it waterproof.
Composition deed, an agreement for composition between a
debtor and several creditors.
Composition plane (Crystallog.), the plane by which the two
individuals of a twin crystal are united in their reserved
positions.
Composition of forces (Mech.), the finding of a single
force (called the resultant) which shall be equal in
effect to two or more given forces (called the components)
when acting in given directions. --Herbert.
Composition metal, an alloy resembling brass, which is
sometimes used instead of copper for sheathing vessels; --
also called Muntz metal and yellow metal.
Composition of proportion (Math.), an arrangement of four
proportionals so that the sum of the first and second is
to the second as the sum of the third and fourth to the
fourth.
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Continual proportionals
(gcide) | Continual \Con*tin"u*al\, a. [OE. continuel, F. continuel. See
Continue.]
1. Proceeding without interruption or cesstaion; continuous;
unceasing; lasting; abiding.
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He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
--Prov. xv.
15.
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2. Occuring in steady and rapid succession; very frequent;
often repeated.
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The eye is deligh by a continental succession of
small landscapes. --W. Irwing.
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Continual proportionals (Math.), quantities in continued
proportion. --Brande & C.
Syn: Constant; prepetual; incessant; unceasing;
uninterrupted; unintermitted; continuous. See
Constant, and Continuous.
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Continued proportion
(gcide) | Proportion \Pro*por"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. proportio; pro before
+ portio part or share. See Portion.]
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1. The relation or adaptation of one portion to another, or
to the whole, as respect magnitude, quantity, or degree;
comparative relation; ratio; as, the proportion of the
parts of a building, or of the body.
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The image of Christ, made after his own proportion.
--Ridley.
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Formed in the best proportions of her sex. --Sir W.
Scott.
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Documents are authentic and facts are true precisely
in proportion to the support which they afford to
his theory. --Macaulay.
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2. Harmonic relation between parts, or between different
things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or
adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion. "Let us
prophesy according to the proportion of faith." --Rom.
xii. 6.
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3. The portion one receives when a whole is distributed by a
rule or principle; equal or proper share; lot.
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Let the women . . . do the same things in their
proportions and capacities. --Jer. Taylor.
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4. A part considered comparatively; a share.
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5. (Math.)
(a) The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of
geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities
such that the quotient of the first divided by the
second is equal to that of the third divided by the
fourth; -- called also geometrical proportion, in
distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in
which the difference of the first and second is equal
to the difference of the third and fourth.
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Note: Proportion in the mathematical sense differs from
ratio. Ratio is the relation of two quantities of the
same kind, as the ratio of 5 to 10, or the ratio of 8
to 16. Proportion is the sameness or likeness of two
such relations. Thus, 5 to 10 as 8 to 16; that is, 5
bears the same relation to 10 as 8 does to 16. Hence,
such numbers are said to be in proportion. Proportion
is expressed by symbols thus:
[1913 Webster] a:b::c:d, or a:b = c:d, or a/b = c/d.
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(b) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three
given terms, together with the one sought, are
proportional.
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Continued proportion, Inverse proportion, etc. See under
Continued, Inverse, etc.
Harmonical proportion or Musical proportion, a relation
of three or four quantities, such that the first is to the
last as the difference between the first two is to the
difference between the last two; thus, 2, 3, 6, are in
harmonical proportion; for 2 is to 6 as 1 to 3. Thus, 24,
16, 12, 9, are harmonical, for 24:9::8:3.
In proportion, according as; to the degree that. "In
proportion as they are metaphysically true, they are
morally and politically false." --Burke.
[1913 Webster]Continued \Con*tin"ued\, p. p. & a.
Having extension of time, space, order of events, exertion of
energy, etc.; extended; protracted; uninterrupted; also,
resumed after interruption; extending through a succession of
issues, session, etc.; as, a continued story. "Continued
woe." --Jenyns. "Continued succession." --Locke.
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Continued bass (Mus.), a bass continued through an entire
piece of music, while the other parts of the harmony are
indicated by figures beneath the bass; the same as
thorough bass or figured bass; basso continuo. [It.]
Continued fever (Med.), a fever which presents no
interruption in its course.
Continued fraction (Math.), a fraction whose numerator is
1, and whose denominator is a whole number plus a fraction
whose numerator is 1 and whose denominator is a whole
number, plus a fraction, and so on.
Continued proportion (Math.), a proportion composed of two
or more equal ratios, in which the consequent of each
preceding ratio is the same with the antecedent of the
following one; as, 4 : 8 : 8 : 16 :: 16 : 32.
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Directly proportional
(gcide) | Directly \Di*rect"ly\, adv.
1. In a direct manner; in a straight line or course. "To run
directly on." --Shak.
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Indirectly and directly too
Thou hast contrived against the very life
Of the defendant. --Shak.
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2. In a straightforward way; without anything intervening;
not by secondary, but by direct, means.
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3. Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in
express terms.
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No man hath hitherto been so impious as plainly and
directly to condemn prayer. --Hooker.
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4. Exactly; just.
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Stand you directly in Antonius' way. --Shak.
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5. Straightforwardly; honestly.
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I have dealt most directly in thy affair. --Shak.
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6. Manifestly; openly. [Obs.]
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Desdemona is directly in love with him. --Shak.
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7. Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately.
"Will she go now to bed?' ?Directly.'" --Shak.
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8. Immediately after; as soon as.
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Directly he stopped, the coffin was removed.
--Dickens.
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Note: This use of the word is common in England, especially
in colloquial speech, but it can hardly be regarded as
a well-sanctioned or desirable use.
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Directly proportional (Math.), proportional in the order of
the terms; increasing or decreasing together, and with a
constant ratio; -- opposed to inversely proportional.
Syn: Immediately; forthwith; straightway; instantly;
instantaneously; soon; promptly; openly; expressly.
Usage: -- Directly, Immediately, Instantly,
Instantaneously. Directly denotes, without any delay
or diversion of attention; immediately implies,
without any interposition of other occupation;
instantly implies, without any intervention of time.
Hence, "I will do it directly," means, "I will go
straightway about it." "I will do it immediately,"
means, "I will do it as the very next thing." "I will
do it instantly," allows not a particle of delay.
Instantaneously, like instantly, marks an interval too
small to be appreciable, but commonly relates to
physical causes; as, the powder touched by fire
instantaneously exploded.
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Discrete proportion
(gcide) | Discrete \Dis*crete"\, a. [L. discretus, p. p. of discernere.
See Discreet.]
1. Separate; distinct; disjunct. --Sir M. Hale.
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2. Disjunctive; containing a disjunctive or discretive
clause; as, "I resign my life, but not my honor," is a
discrete proposition.
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3. (Bot.) Separate; not coalescent; -- said of things usually
coalescent.
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Discrete movement. See Concrete movement of the voice,
under Concrete, a.
Discrete proportion, proportion where the ratio of the
means is different from that of either couplet; as,
3:6::8:16, 3 bearing the same proportion to 6 as 8 does to
16. But 3 is not to 6 as 6 to 8. It is thus opposed to
continued or continual proportion; as, 3:6::12:24.
Discrete quantity, that which must be divided into units,
as number, and is opposed to continued quantity, as
duration, or extension.
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Disproportion
(gcide) | Disproportion \Dis`pro*por"tion\, n. [Pref. dis- + proportion:
cf. F. disproportion.]
1. Want of proportion in form or quantity; lack of symmetry;
as, the arm may be in disproportion to the body; the
disproportion of the length of a building to its height.
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2. Want of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an
end or use; unsuitableness; disparity; as, the
disproportion of strength or means to an object.
[1913 Webster]Disproportion \Dis`pro*por"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Disproportioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Disproportioning.]
To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end;
to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly.
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To shape my legs of an unequal size;
To disproportion me in every part. --Shak.
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A degree of strength altogether disproportioned to the
extent of its territory. --Prescott.
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Disproportionable
(gcide) | Disproportionable \Dis`pro*por"tion*a*ble\, a.
Disproportional; unsuitable in form, size, quantity, or
adaptation; disproportionate; inadequate. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*a*ble*ness, n. --Hammond. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*a*bly, adv.
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Disproportionableness
(gcide) | Disproportionable \Dis`pro*por"tion*a*ble\, a.
Disproportional; unsuitable in form, size, quantity, or
adaptation; disproportionate; inadequate. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*a*ble*ness, n. --Hammond. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*a*bly, adv.
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Disproportionably
(gcide) | Disproportionable \Dis`pro*por"tion*a*ble\, a.
Disproportional; unsuitable in form, size, quantity, or
adaptation; disproportionate; inadequate. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*a*ble*ness, n. --Hammond. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*a*bly, adv.
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Disproportional
(gcide) | Disproportional \Dis`pro*por"tion*al\, a.
Not having due proportion to something else; not having
proportion or symmetry of parts; unsuitable in form, quantity
or value; inadequate; unequal; as, a disproportional limb
constitutes deformity in the body; the studies of youth
should not be disproportional to their understanding.
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Disproportionality
(gcide) | Disproportionality \Dis`pro*por`tion*al"i*ty\, n.
The state of being disproportional. --Dr. H. More.
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Disproportionally
(gcide) | Disproportionally \Dis`pro*por"tion*al*ly\, adv.
In a disproportional manner; unsuitably in form, quantity, or
value; unequally.
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Disproportionate
(gcide) | Disproportionate \Dis`pro*por"tion*ate\, a.
Not proportioned; unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else
in bulk, form, value, or extent; out of proportion;
inadequate; as, in a perfect body none of the limbs are
disproportionate; it is wisdom not to undertake a work
disproportionate means. -- Dis`pro*por"tion*ate*ly, adv. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*ate*ness, n.
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Disproportionately
(gcide) | Disproportionate \Dis`pro*por"tion*ate\, a.
Not proportioned; unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else
in bulk, form, value, or extent; out of proportion;
inadequate; as, in a perfect body none of the limbs are
disproportionate; it is wisdom not to undertake a work
disproportionate means. -- Dis`pro*por"tion*ate*ly, adv. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*ate*ness, n.
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Disproportionateness
(gcide) | Disproportionate \Dis`pro*por"tion*ate\, a.
Not proportioned; unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else
in bulk, form, value, or extent; out of proportion;
inadequate; as, in a perfect body none of the limbs are
disproportionate; it is wisdom not to undertake a work
disproportionate means. -- Dis`pro*por"tion*ate*ly, adv. --
Dis`pro*por"tion*ate*ness, n.
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Disproportioned
(gcide) | Disproportion \Dis`pro*por"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Disproportioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Disproportioning.]
To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end;
to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly.
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To shape my legs of an unequal size;
To disproportion me in every part. --Shak.
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A degree of strength altogether disproportioned to the
extent of its territory. --Prescott.
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Disproportioning
(gcide) | Disproportion \Dis`pro*por"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Disproportioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Disproportioning.]
To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness to an end;
to violate symmetry in; to mismatch; to join unfitly.
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To shape my legs of an unequal size;
To disproportion me in every part. --Shak.
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A degree of strength altogether disproportioned to the
extent of its territory. --Prescott.
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Distributive proportion
(gcide) | Distributive \Dis*trib"u*tive\, a. [Cf. F. distributif.]
1. Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in
portions; dealing to each his proper share. "Distributive
justice." --Swift.
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2. (Logic) Assigning the species of a general term.
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3. (Gram.) Expressing separation; denoting a taking singly,
not collectively; as, a distributive adjective or pronoun,
such as each, either, every; a distributive numeral, as
(Latin) bini (two by two).
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Distributive operation (Math.), any operation which either
consists of two or more parts, or works upon two or more
things, and which is such that the result of the total
operation is the same as the aggregated result of the two
or more partial operations. Ordinary multiplication is
distributive, since a [times] (b + c) = ab + ac, and (a +
b) [times] c = ac + bc.
Distributive proportion. (Math.) See Fellowship.
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Doctrine of definite proportions
(gcide) | Atomic \A*tom"ic\, Atomical \A*tom"ic*al\, a. [Cf. F. atomique.]
1. Of or pertaining to atoms.
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2. Extremely minute; tiny.
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Atomic bomb, see atom bomb in the vocabulary.
Atomic philosophy, or Doctrine of atoms, a system which,
assuming that atoms are endued with gravity and motion,
accounted thus for the origin and formation of all things.
This philosophy was first broached by Leucippus, was
developed by Democritus, and afterward improved by
Epicurus, and hence is sometimes denominated the Epicurean
philosophy.
Atomic theory, or the Doctrine of definite proportions
(Chem.), teaches that chemical combinations take place
between the supposed ultimate particles or atoms of
bodies, in some simple ratio, as of one to one, two to
three, or some other, always expressible in whole numbers.
Atomic weight (Chem.), the weight of the atom of an element
as compared with the weight of the atom of hydrogen, taken
as a standard.
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Duplicate proportion
(gcide) | duplicate \du"pli*cate\, a. [L. duplicatus, p. p. of duplicare
to double, fr. duplex double, twofold. See Duplex.]
Double; twofold.
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Duplicate proportion or Duplicate ratio (Math.), the
proportion or ratio of squares. Thus, in geometrical
proportion, the first term to the third is said to be in a
duplicate ratio of the first to the second, or as its
square is to the square of the second. Thus, in 2, 4, 8,
16, the ratio of 2 to 8 is a duplicate of that of 2 to 4,
or as the square of 2 is to the square of 4.
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