pro rata

¹

[proh rey-tuh, rah-]

adverb

1. in proportion; according to a certain rate.

pro-rata

²

[proh-rey-tuh, -rah-]

adjective

1. proportionately determined.

   a pro-rata share of income.

pro rata

/ ˈprəʊ ˈrɑːtə /

1. in proportion

Word History and Origins

Origin of pro rata¹

First recorded in 1565–75, pro rata is from Medieval Latin prō ratā

Word History and Origins

Origin of pro rata¹

Medieval Latin