Proportion

10 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole. The correct or pleasing relationship between parts or aspects.

“A large proportion of the population now works remotely at least part of the week.”

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Four 'O's and two 'R's; focus on vowel-heavy pattern

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Worth 14 points; efficient for deploying multiple 'O's

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