Hyphenation of proportional

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word proportional ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

pro-por-tion-al

Definitions of proportional :

1.	One of the quantities in a mathematical proportion
2.	Properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics Usually followed by `to' The punishment ought to be proportional to the crime Earnings relative to production
3.	Having a constant ratio

Synonyms of proportional :

adj	relative, proportionate
adj	graduated, progressive
noun	quantity

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