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pro rata
[ proh rey-tuh, rah- ]
/ proʊ ˈreɪ tə, ˈrɑ- /
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adverb
in proportion; according to a certain rate.
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Origin of pro rata
First recorded in 1565–75, pro rata is from Medieval Latin prō ratā
Words nearby pro rata
propyliodone, propylite, propylon, propylphenyl acetate, propylthiouracil, pro rata, pro rat. aet., prorate, prorated, proration, proreform
Other definitions for pro rata (2 of 2)
pro-rata
[ proh-rey-tuh, -rah- ]
/ proʊˈreɪ tə, -ˈrɑ- /
adjective
proportionately determined: a pro-rata share of income.
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British Dictionary definitions for pro rata
pro rata
/ (ˈprəʊ ˈrɑːtə) /
in proportion
Word Origin for pro rata
Medieval Latin
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