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proportionately

 

[ prəˈpɔː.ʃə.nət.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in mathematics

In a way that is directly proportional or in proportion to something else.

Synonyms

commensurately, correspondingly, proportionally

Examples of usage

  • The amount of paint needed is proportionately related to the size of the room.
  • The more you exercise, the more calories you burn proportionately.
Context #2 | Adverb

in relation to a whole

In relation to something as a whole, rather than in relation to its individual parts.

Synonyms

equally, evenly, fairly

Examples of usage

  • Each country contributes proportionately to the total budget.
  • The responsibilities are divided proportionately among team members.

Translations

Translations of the word "proportionately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proporcionalmente

🇮🇳 अनुपातिक रूप से

🇩🇪 verhältnismäßig

🇮🇩 proporsional

🇺🇦 пропорційно

🇵🇱 proporcjonalnie

🇯🇵 比例して

🇫🇷 proportionnellement

🇪🇸 proporcionalmente

🇹🇷 orantılı olarak

🇰🇷 비례하여

🇸🇦 بالتناسب

🇨🇿 úměrně

🇸🇰 primerane

🇨🇳 成比例地

🇸🇮 sorazmerno

🇮🇸 í hlutfalli

🇰🇿 пропорционалды түрде

🇬🇪 პროპორციულად

🇦🇿 nisbətən

🇲🇽 proporcionalmente

Word origin

The word 'proportionately' is derived from the word 'proportionate', which comes from the Latin word 'proportio' meaning 'comparative relation'. The concept of proportionality has been used in mathematics and other fields for centuries to describe the relationship between different quantities or parts in a harmonious or balanced way.

See also: disproportion, disproportionally, disproportionate, disproportionately, proportional, proportionally, proportionate, proportions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,328, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.