Directly proportional Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)

directly proportional

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL

:

related so that one becomes larger or smaller when the other becomes larger or smaller

  • His earnings are directly proportional to the number of units he sells.

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Directly proportional Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)
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