pro rata
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for pro rata, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Worked out in proportion to a larger whole, so that each part gets a share matching its size, time or contribution.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Worked out in proportion to a larger whole, so that each part gets a share matching its size, time or contribution.
“Part-time staff receive a pro rata holiday entitlement.”
Opposites
2. adverb
In proportion; by a matching share.
“Costs will be divided pro rata among the four owners.”
How to Use Pro Rata
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Standard in employment, billing and finance; written as two words in British usage, sometimes hyphenated as pro-rata before a noun.
Etymology
From Latin pro rata parte, "according to the calculated share".
Full origin of pro rata →Frequently Asked Questions
What does "salary pro rata" mean in a job advert?
It means the figure quoted is the full-time equivalent, and your actual pay will be scaled to the hours you work. On a £40,000 pro rata salary, someone working three days out of five would earn about £24,000.
What is the difference between pro rata and prorated?
They express the same idea. Pro rata is the Latin phrase used as an adjective or adverb, common in British English; prorated is the American verb form meaning the amount has already been adjusted in proportion.