Propolis

pro'po-lis, n. A resinous substance of a reddish color, used by bees to stop crevices in their hives, etc. so-! Proponent. See under Propound. • of Proportion, pro-por's hun,?j. Arrangement of parts; relation of one portion to another, or to the whole, with respect to magnitude or quantity; relation of one thing to another in size, quantity, degree, etc.; n. equal or just share; lot; symmetrical arrangement, distribution, or adjustment. (Math.) Equality or A similarity of ratios, esp. of geometrical ratios; the rule of 3 in arithmetic, in which the 3 given terms, together with the 1 sought, are proportional. — v. t. [proportioned (-shund), -tioning.1 To adjust in a suitable proportion; to form with symmetry or a suitablene . — In proportion. According as; to the degree that. — Propor'tion able, a. Capable of being proportioned or made proportional; proportional. to — Propor'tional, a. Having a due proportion or comparative relation: relating to, or securing, proof portion. (Math.) Having the same, or a constant, disratio. — n. (Math.) Any number or quantity in a proportion. (Chem.) Same as Equivalent. — Propor'tionaKity, -aKY-tY, n. Quality of being in proof; portion. — Proportionate, -at, a. Adjusted to something else, according to a proportion; symmetrical; corresponding. — v. t. To make proportional; to proportion. not Propose, pro-pSz', v. t. [-posed (-p5zd'), -posing.] To offer for consideration, discu ion, acceptance, or adoption; to purpose, intend. — v. i. To lay schemes; to offer one's self in marriage.— Proposal, n. That which is proposed for consideration or acceptance; offer; proffer; tender; overture. — Pur rhas pose, per'pus, n. Object to be reached or accomplished; end or aim to which the view is directed in" esany plan, measure, or exertion; design; end; intention. — v. t. [purposed (-pust), -posing.] To determine upon (some end or object to be accomplished); to intend, design, resolve. — v. i. To design, intend, mean. — On purjiose. With previous design; with n. the mind directed to that object. — Pur'posely, adv. to By min at i on. purpose or design; intentionally; with predeter- Propound, pro-pownd'", v. t. To lay before, offer for consideration. (Congregational Churches.) To propose or name as a candidate for admi ion to communion with a church. — Proposition, -zish'un, w. That which is offered for consideration, acceptance, or adoption. (Gram. & Logic.) A complete sentence; a subject and predicate united by a copula. (Math.) on A statement in terms either of a truth to be demonstrated or of an operation to be performed. — Proponent, n. One who makes an offer, or lays down a proposition.