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ratio.

A number representing a comparison between two named things.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/dated/ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/General-American
  1. A number representing a comparison between two named things.

  2. The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).

  3. Ellipsis of ratio decidendi.

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis
  4. The number of comments to a post or other expression on social media relative to the number of likes; a high ratio suggests disagreement with the contents of the original post.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin ratiō. Doublet of ration and reason.

verb/ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/dated/ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/General-American
  1. To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives, especially to condemn or mock the original poster.

    Internet · transitive
    The politician's post was quickly ratioed due to its controversial nature.
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin ratiō. Doublet of ration and reason.

intj/ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/dated/ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/General-American
  1. Indicates disagreement with a post the user disagrees with or dislikes.

    neologism
    L + ratio
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin ratiō. Doublet of ration and reason.

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