proportionally (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɔːrʃənəli/

Definition

In a way that corresponds in size, amount, or degree to something else; relatively.

Examples

• The cost of the project increased proportionally with the number of features added.

• Smaller businesses often pay higher taxes proportionally than larger corporations.

• The artist adjusted the dimensions of the figures proportionally to fit the canvas.

How to Use proportionally

proportionally to (prepositional phrase)

In proportion to something else. — "The reward was given proportionally to the effort each person contributed."

proportionally with (prepositional phrase)

In proportion with something else. — "Their income grew proportionally with their experience."

Synonyms of proportionally

Words with a similar meaning to proportionally:

• relatively
• commensurately
• correspondingly
• comparatively

Antonyms of proportionally

Words with the opposite meaning to proportionally:

• disproportionally
• unevenly

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