prorate

English

Etymology

American English derivation from pro rata, from Latin pro (“according to”) + ratus (“calculated”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/, /ˈpɹoʊ.ɹeɪt/
• Rhymes: -eɪt, -oʊɹeɪt

Verb

prorate (third-person singular simple present prorates, present participle prorating, simple past and past participle prorated)

1. To divide proportionately, especially by day; to divide pro rata.

Translations

divide proportionately

• Bulgarian: разделям пропорционално (razdeljam proporcionalno)
• Japanese: 日割りする (hiwari-suru)
• Portuguese: ratear (pt)
• Spanish: prorratear (es)

Anagrams

• praetor, prætor