HeyRuaHow to say “proportionality” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhréireacht
- English:
- proportionality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ray-rukht” /ˈkoːɾʲeːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- comhréireachta, na comhréireachta (e.g. prionsabal na comhréireachta, the principle of proportionality)
What does “comhréireacht” mean?
- proportionality
- The quality of being in proportion, where one thing changes in a fixed relation to another or is suited in scale to it.Also: proportion, proportionateness, commensurability.
“Comhréireacht” with the article
Here is comhréireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhréireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhréireacht, the Irish word for proportionality.
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Proportionality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for proportionality?
The Irish for proportionality is comhréireacht (pronounced “KOH-ray-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce comhréireacht in Irish?
Comhréireacht is said like “KOH-ray-rukht” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲeːɾʲəxt/).
Does comhréireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhréireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhréireacht change to chomhréireacht or gcomhréireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhréireacht becomes mo chomhréireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhréireacht (eclipsis).
How is 'comhréireacht' different from 'comhréir'?
'Comhréir' means proportion (and also syntax in grammar), while 'comhréireacht' is the abstract quality of proportionality, used especially in law and maths.
