Hyphenation of proportion

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word proportion? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

pro-por-tion

Definitions of proportion:

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
3.
Balance among the parts of something
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
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
6.
Give pleasant proportions to
Harmonize a building with those surrounding it
7.
Adjust in size relative to other things

Synonyms of proportion:

noun proportionality, quotient
noun dimension, magnitude
noun symmetry, balance, equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance
noun balance, placement, arrangement
verb harmonize, harmonise
verb adjust, set, correct

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