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.

proportional scaled

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

proportionate apportioned proportionally proportionately

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.”

proportional proportionate scaled apportioned

Opposites

flat-rate fixed

2. adverb

In proportion; by a matching share.

“Costs will be divided pro rata among the four owners.”

proportionally proportionately

How to use pro rata

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

pro rata salary pro rata basis pro rata share paid pro rata

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".

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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.

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