pro·por·tion·ate 
/prəˈpoɚʃənət/ adjective
/prəˈpoɚʃənət/ adjective : proportional 1
▪ Each investor will receive a proportionate share of the profits. — often + to ▪ The property tax is proportionate to the size of the house.
▪ Each investor will receive a proportionate share of the profits. — often + to ▪ The property tax is proportionate to the size of the house.
— pro·por·tion·ate·ly adverb
▪ The profits were divided proportionately. ▪ If your sales increase, then your salary will be adjusted proportionately.
▪ The profits were divided proportionately. ▪ If your sales increase, then your salary will be adjusted proportionately.
