英語

proportionally

gb/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/ us/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb formal C1 relation
1

in the same ratio

in the same ratio as something else

用法パターン: [something] changes proportionally (to/with [something])
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use proportionally when they mean only “equally” or “fairly”; it specifically means “in the same ratio.”
類義語
proportionately (Closest synonym; often interchangeable in formal writing.) | in proportion (A phrase with the same meaning; common in explanations.)
対義語
disproportionately (Not in the same ratio; more or less than expected in proportion.)
コロケーション
increase proportionally |decrease proportionally |change proportionally |grow proportionally |vary proportionally |rise proportionally |fall proportionally |proportionally to |proportionally with |scale proportionally
テーマ
math |business |data |everyday_life
例文
  • If you double the recipe, you should proportionally double the amount of salt.
  • The discount increases proportionally with the number of units ordered.
  • As the screen size gets bigger, the text should scale proportionally.
学習者向け例文
  • The price goes up proportionally with the weight.
  • Cut the numbers proportionally.
adverb C1 relation
2

as a share of the whole

when you compare percentages, not totals

用法パターン: [group] is proportionally more/less [adjective] (than [group])
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse proportionally with “proportionately” (usually fine) or with “proportionate” (adjective).
類義語
relatively (Broader; does not always imply a percentage or share of a whole.) | by comparison (General comparison; weaker sense of ratio.)
対義語
absolutely (In total numbers rather than as a share of the whole.)
コロケーション
proportionally more likely |proportionally less likely |proportionally higher rate |proportionally lower rate |proportionally larger share |proportionally smaller share |proportionally more common |proportionally fewer people |proportionally greater impact |proportionally smaller impact
テーマ
data |news |society |statistics
例文
  • Rural areas have proportionally fewer doctors than cities.
  • Women are proportionally more represented in part-time work.
  • The startup is small, but it spends proportionally more on research than its competitors.
学習者向け例文
  • This group is proportionally bigger in this city.
  • We have proportionally fewer cars than our neighbors.
文法
辞書形
proportionally
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
US/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
音節・強勢
pro - por - tion - ally (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (por)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: proportionally
  • Plural: proportionallies
関連語
Forms
proportionallies noun
Core family
proportion noun B1 proportional adjective B2
Related words
proportionate adjective proportionately adverb
Negative and opposite forms
disproportion noun disproportionate adjective C1 disproportionately adverb
Advanced or less common
proportionality noun C1
表現

decrease proportionally

1
/dˈikɹˌis pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
fixed phrase formal

fall at the same rate

to decrease in the same ratio

例文
  • If the width decreases proportionally, the image won’t look stretched.
  • Expenses should decrease proportionally when demand drops.

increase proportionally

1
/ˈɪŋkɹis pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
fixed phrase formal

grow at the same rate

to increase in the same ratio

例文
  • Production costs increase proportionally with output.
  • If your income increases proportionally, your tax bill will rise by the same percentage.

proportionally more/less

1
/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli mˈɔɹˈilɪs/
fixed phrase

a larger/smaller share

a bigger or smaller percentage

例文
  • Older voters are proportionally more likely to turn out.
  • This region has proportionally less access to public transport.

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