Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

increase-proportionately

verb phrase

/ɪnˈkriːs prəˈpɔːrʃənətli/

Definition

To grow or become larger in a manner that maintains a consistent ratio relative to another factor or variable.

Examples

The company’s profits will increase proportionately with the rise in sales.
As the population grows, the need for housing will also increase proportionately.
If you add more ingredients to the recipe, remember to increase the cooking time proportionately.

Meaning

When something increases proportionately, it means that its growth corresponds directly to an increase in related quantities, maintaining a constant relationship between them.