Word
proportionally
Phoneticspro·por·tion·al·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹəˈpɔɹʃənəɫi/
UK/pɹəpˈɔːʃənəli/
Definition
adv. in a way that keeps the size or amount of one thing in the right relationship to another. You use this when you want to say that two things are balanced or fair.
adv. in a manner that maintains a consistent ratio or relationship between parts. Often used to describe scaling or distribution that reflects a specific percentage or share.
Examples
“The new office is proportionally larger than the old one.”
“The company increased its marketing budget proportionally to the rise in sales last quarter.”
“The architect designed the building so that the windows are proportionally sized to the height of the walls, creating a sense of balance and symmetry.”
Examples
simple
“The new office is proportionally larger than the old one.”
contextual
“The company increased its marketing budget proportionally to the rise in sales last quarter.”
complex
“The architect designed the building so that the windows are proportionally sized to the height of the walls, creating a sense of balance and symmetry.”
Real-World Examples
“Anthocyanins, which are responsible for the color of blueberries, are proportionally more significant and abundant in the fruit than flavanols, says Schwarcz.” “They saw declines in SIF that scaled proportionally with the amount of vegetation lost due to fire.” Etymology
From proportional + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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