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Directly proportional

A mathematical relationship between two things that can be given by the equation y = kx, where k is a constant value.
In other words, when one object increases, another increases by the same amount.
The chance of toast hitting the buttered side-up is directly proportional to the cost of the carpet.
by Mickey_G_ February 26, 2021
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Limit of proportionality

When a wire or string is stretched and it’s extension is no longer proportional
Harry reached the limit of proportionality
by de Broglie November 2, 2017
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