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proportionately - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'proportionately' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Proportionately [ adv.]
- In a proportionate manner; with due proportion; proportionally.

Meaning of 'proportionately' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . proportionately [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in proportion
Example in sentence:
  • the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions
Meaning (2):
- in proportion
Example in sentence:
  • the height of this wall must be reduced proportionately to give the room pleasant dimensions
Meaning (3):
- to a proportionate degree
Example in sentence:
  • your salary will rise proportionately to your workload