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PROPORTIONATELY

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In proportion

Synonyms:

pro rata; proportionately

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

proportionate (agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree)

Sense 2

Meaning:

To a proportionate degree

Example:

your salary will rise proportionately to your workload

Synonyms:

proportionally; proportionately

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

disproportionately (to a disproportionate degree)

Pertainym:

proportionate (agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree)

Sense 3

Meaning:

In proportion

Example:

the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

disproportionately (out of proportion)

Pertainym:

proportionate (exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities)

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