How Do You Spell PROPORTIONALS?

Pronunciation: [pɹəpˈɔːʃənə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "proportionals" is spelled with an "-als" suffix, indicating a plural form. The first syllable, "pro-", is pronounced with a long "o" sound followed by a weak "r" sound, represented by /proʊ-/. The second syllable, "-por", is pronounced with a short "o" sound followed by a strong "r" sound, represented by /-pɔr/. The final syllable, "-tionals", is pronounced with a long "i" sound, represented by /-ʃənəlz/. Altogether, the word is pronounced /proʊ-pɔr-ʃənəlz/.

PROPORTIONALS Meaning and Definition

1. Proportionals, as a noun, refers to a type of printing typeface characterized by the consistent thickness of its strokes. This term is most commonly used in the field of typography and refers to a specific style or design of typographical characters. In proportionals, the width of individual letters and characters is determined by the natural shape of the characters themselves, rather than being subjected to uniform narrow or wide spacing.

   In contrast to non-proportionals or monospaced typefaces, where each character has the same width irrespective of its shape (commonly used in typewriter text), proportionals strive to create a visual balance by adjusting each character's width based on its design attributes. This adjustment allows the text to flow more naturally and evenly, giving it a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

   Proportionals are commonly used in various mediums, including printed materials like books, magazines, and newspapers, as well as digital platforms such as websites and electronic documents. The use of proportionals enhances readability and legibility, as the characters accommodate the natural variations in shape and form that aid in visual recognition of letters, words, and sentences.

   Overall, proportionals play a significant role in typographic design, contributing to the overall clarity, readability, and visual appeal of textual content across various communication media.

2. The terms of a proportion.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PROPORTIONALS

The word "proportionals" is derived from the noun "proportion". The term "proportion" originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word "proportion", which in turn came from the Latin word "proportionem" meaning "comparative relation, analogy". The Latin word is a combination of "pro" (meaning "for, on behalf of") and "portio" (meaning "share, part"). Ultimately, the root for "portio" is derived from Proto-Indo-European "per" (meaning "part, share"). Thus, "proportionals" refers to something that relates to or is in accordance with proportions.