RATIO Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

ratio

noun

ˈrā-shē-ˌō

as in rate

the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disproportion

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ratio Key Takeaways Soaking chia seeds in water or milk for 24 hours makes nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, more available and increases the ratio of anti-inflammatory omega-3s to omega-6 fatty acids. —

Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026 Always follow the product label for proper ratios and application frequency. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026 Championship clubs have voted to introduce a squad-cost ratio (SCR) regime from next season, in a move that brings their approach to financial regulation in line with the Premier League’s. —

Matt Slater, New York Times, 15 May 2026 The ratio of Cboe's S&P 500 Constituent Volatility Index VIXEQ to VIX has widened to the 98th percentile as correlations remain low. —

Oliver Renick, CNBC, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ratio

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratio

rate

Noun

Multiple independent measurements show that sea levels are rising along California’s coastline, though the rate varies by location due to local land movement.

— James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
More Charlotte region growth stats Charlotte added more people (20,731) from 2024 to last year than the nine communities above it in growth rate did during the same span.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026