Integer and Proportion

noun

• Any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero.
  • usage: "an integer is a number that is not a fraction"
  • synonyms: whole number

(n.) A complete entity; a whole number, in contradistinction to a fraction or a mixed number.

• (n.) The rule of three, in arithmetic, in which the three given terms, together with the one sought, are proportional.
• (v.) 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.
• (n.) 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.
• (n.) The portion one receives when a whole is distributed by a rule or principle; equal or proper share; lot.
• (n.) A part considered comparatively; a share.
• (v.) To divide into equal or just shares; to apportion.
• (v.) To form with symmetry or suitableness, as the parts of the body.
• (n.) Harmonic relation between parts or between different things of the same kind; symmetrical arrangement or adjustment; symmetry; as, to be out of proportion.
• (n.) 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.

noun

• The quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole.
• Magnitude or extent.
  • usage: "a building of vast proportions"
  • synonyms: dimension
• Balance among the parts of something.
  • synonyms: symmetry
• The relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree.
  • usage: "an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations"; "a dry martini has a large proportion of gin"
  • synonyms: ratio
• 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
  • synonyms: proportionality, balance

verb

• Give pleasant proportions to.
  • usage: "harmonize a building with those surrounding it"
• Adjust in size relative to other things. .