ratio
|ra/ti/o|
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/ˈreɪʃioʊ/
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/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/
proportional relationship
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ratio' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ratio', where 'ratio' meant 'reason' or 'calculation'.
Historical Evolution
'ratio' was directly borrowed from Latin into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'reason' or 'calculation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'proportion' or 'relation between quantities'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quantitative relation between two amounts, showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
The ratio of students to teachers is 20:1.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40