Ingles

proportionally

gb/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/ us/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb formal C1 relation
1

in the same ratio

in the same ratio as something else

Padron ng paggamit: [something] changes proportionally (to/with [something])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use proportionally when they mean only “equally” or “fairly”; it specifically means “in the same ratio.”
Mga kasingkahulugan
proportionately (Closest synonym; often interchangeable in formal writing.) | in proportion (A phrase with the same meaning; common in explanations.)
Mga kasalungat
disproportionately (Not in the same ratio; more or less than expected in proportion.)
Mga kolokasyon
increase proportionally |decrease proportionally |change proportionally |grow proportionally |vary proportionally |rise proportionally |fall proportionally |proportionally to |proportionally with |scale proportionally
Mga tema
math |business |data |everyday_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Padron ng paggamit: [group] is proportionally more/less [adjective] (than [group])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse proportionally with “proportionately” (usually fine) or with “proportionate” (adjective).
Mga kasingkahulugan
relatively (Broader; does not always imply a percentage or share of a whole.) | by comparison (General comparison; weaker sense of ratio.)
Mga kasalungat
absolutely (In total numbers rather than as a share of the whole.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
data |news |society |statistics
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • This group is proportionally bigger in this city.
  • We have proportionally fewer cars than our neighbors.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
proportionally
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
US/pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
Mga pantig at diin
pro - por - tion - ally (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (por)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: proportionally
  • Plural: proportionallies
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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
Mga ekspresyon

decrease proportionally

1
/dˈikɹˌis pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəli/
fixed phrase formal

fall at the same rate

to decrease in the same ratio

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

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

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