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Grammar : Adv, noun
Spell : adjective pruh-pawr-shuh-nit, -pohr-; verb pruh-pawr-shuh-neyt, -pohr-
Phonetic Transcription : adjective prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt, -ˈpoʊr-; verb prəˈpɔr ʃəˌneɪt, -ˈpoʊr-



Definition of proportionately

Origin :
  • late 14c., "of proper proportion," from Medieval Latin proportionatus "proportioned," past participle of proportionare (see proportion (n.)). Related: Proportionately.
  • As in pro rata : adv in proportion
  • As in relatively : adv in or by comparison
  • As in equally : adv evenly
  • As in evenly : adv equally proportioned or distributed
  • As in accordingly : adv in an appropriate, suitable way
  • As in each : adv apiece; for one
  • As in enough : adv adequately
  • As in per capita : noun per person
Example sentences :
  • His tall figure was proportionately broad, and he was heavily fleshed.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The attack was repelled, but the French losses were proportionately great.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • It was his own invention, and he was proportionately proud of it.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Age » by Kenneth Grahame
  • The mortality of unmarried mothers is proportionately great.
  • Extract from : « Women's Wild Oats » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • He was proportionately disappointed by her unexpected displeasure.
  • Extract from : « Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 (of 2) » by F. Marion Crawford
  • And the troubles and anxieties of the Postmaster-Generals were proportionately great.
  • Extract from : « Post Haste » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • There are proportionately more women that are too short, than too tall.
  • Extract from : « Social Life » by Maud C. Cooke
  • "Oh, I don't mind the height, if the price is proportionately low," Beth said.
  • Extract from : « The Beth Book » by Sarah Grand
  • The dawn, and the sunrise, too, come on proportionately early in the morning.
  • Extract from : « Rollo in Scotland » by Jacob Abbott
  • She has done very wrong, and her punishment must be proportionately severe.
  • Extract from : « A World of Girls » by L. T. Meade

Synonyms for proportionately

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