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proportionately

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a proportionate manner; with due proportion; proportionally.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in proportion

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pro rata

Antonyms: disproportionately

3

adverb

Meaning 3

to a proportionate degree

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • your salary will rise proportionately to your workload

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: proportionally

Antonyms: disproportionately

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English proportionate Middle English -ly English -ly English proportionately From proportionate + -ly.