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proportionably

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /prəˈpɔːrʃənəblɪ/

KK: /prəˈpɔrʃənəblē/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to or is based on proportion; in a manner that is proportional to something else.


Example

The costs were distributed proportionably among all participants.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how much we've been eating lately?
Sloth B
Yeah, it feels like our meals have gotten larger.
Sloth A
I think we should try to eat more proportionably to our activity levels.
Sloth B
That's a good idea! Balancing it out will definitely help us feel better.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
comparatively
relatively
correspondingly
Antonyms
disproportionately
unequally
irregularly
Root Explanation

Proportionably → It is formed from "proportio" (from Latin, meaning a part or ratio) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "proportionably" means in a manner that is proportional or in accordance with a ratio.

Memory Tip

Think of 'proportio' which refers to a part or ratio, helping you remember that 'proportionably' means something is done in a way that reflects a certain ratio.

Visually Confused Words
unproportionably
disproportionably
unproportionally
unproportionable
unproportional
unproportionately
unproportionality
disproportionally
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