Proportionately

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɔːrʃənətliː/

Proportionately (adv)

  1. In a way that keeps the same ratio between amounts, so changes match each other.
  2. To a degree that matches what is needed or expected, based on the size or importance of something.
  3. In a way that avoids being too much or too little, keeping things balanced with the situation.

Proportionately (adverb)

Examples

  • The recipe changes proportionately when the servings change.
  • Costs rise proportionately with the number of workers.