Proportionately

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɔːrʃənətli/

Definitions of proportionately

adverb in a proportionate manner; in a way that is proportional or corresponding to something else

Example Sentences

A1 She divided the cookies proportionately among her friends.

A2 The price of the tickets increased proportionately to the demand.

B1 The amount of time spent on each task should be proportionately allocated.

B2 The company's profits grew proportionately with the expansion of their product line.

C1 The benefits of the new policy were distributed proportionately among all employees.

C2 The resources were proportionately distributed based on the needs of each department.

Examples of proportionately in a Sentence

formal The budget cuts will be distributed proportionately across all departments.

informal We will split the bill proportionately based on what everyone ordered.

slang Let's divvy up the snacks proportionately so no one feels left out.

figurative His dedication to his work is proportionately reflected in his success.

Grammatical Forms of proportionately

• past tense: proportionatelyd
• plural: proportionatelys
• comparative: more proportionately
• superlative: most proportionately
• present tense: proportionately
• future tense: will proportionately
• perfect tense: have proportionately
• continuous tense: am proportionatelying
• singular: proportionately
• positive degree: proportionately
• infinitive: to proportionately
• gerund: proportionatelying
• participle: proportionatelyd

Origin and Evolution of proportionately

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'proportionately' originated from the Latin word 'proportionalis', which is derived from the Latin word 'proportio' meaning 'a portion or share'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'proportionately' has retained its original meaning of being in proportion or in relation to something else. It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate a balanced or appropriate distribution or allocation.