proportionally
gb/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/ us/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
C1
Английский
Значения
0 значений
adverb
formal
C1
relation
1
in the same ratio
in the same ratio as something else
Модель употребления:
[something] changes proportionally (to/with [something])
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use proportionally when they mean only “equally” or “fairly”; it specifically means “in the same ratio.”
Синонимы
proportionately (Closest synonym; often interchangeable in formal writing.)
|
in proportion (A phrase with the same meaning; common in explanations.)
Антонимы
disproportionately (Not in the same ratio; more or less than expected in proportion.)
Коллокации
increase proportionally
|decrease proportionally
|change proportionally
|grow proportionally
|vary proportionally
|rise proportionally
|fall proportionally
|proportionally to
|proportionally with
|scale proportionally
Темы
math
|business
|data
|everyday_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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
Модель употребления:
[group] is proportionally more/less [adjective] (than [group])
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse proportionally with “proportionately” (usually fine) or with “proportionate” (adjective).
Синонимы
relatively (Broader; does not always imply a percentage or share of a whole.)
|
by comparison (General comparison; weaker sense of ratio.)
Антонимы
absolutely (In total numbers rather than as a share of the whole.)
Коллокации
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
Темы
data
|news
|society
|statistics
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- This group is proportionally bigger in this city.
- We have proportionally fewer cars than our neighbors.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
proportionally
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
US/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
Слоги и ударение
pro - por - tion - ally (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (por)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: proportionally
- Plural: proportionallies
Родственные слова
Forms
proportionallies
noun
Core family
proportion
noun B1
proportional
adjective B2
Related words
proportionate
adjective
proportionately
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
proportionality
noun C1
Выражения
decrease proportionally
1/dˈikɹˌis pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
fixed phrase
formal
fall at the same rate
to decrease in the same ratio
Примеры
- 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
Примеры
- 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
Примеры
- Older voters are proportionally more likely to turn out.
- This region has proportionally less access to public transport.