golden section

/ˌgoʊldən ˌsɛkʃən/
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Definitions of golden section
  1. noun
    the proportional relation between two divisions of line or two dimension of a plane figure such that short : long :: long : (short + long)
    synonyms: golden mean
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    type of:
    proportion
    the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
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