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Adverb: pro rata  ,prow'rey-tu or ,prow'raa-tu [N. Amer], ,prow'raa-tu [Brit]
  1. In a way that agrees in amount, magnitude or degree
    "The profits were distributed pro rata among the shareholders";
    - proportionately
Adjective: pro rata  ,prow'rey-tu or ,prow'raa-tu [N. Amer], ,prow'raa-tu [Brit]
  1. Having a constant ratio
    "The profits were distributed on a pro rata basis";
    - proportional

See also: proportionate

Encyclopedia: Pro rata