pro-rated

pro-rate

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh reyt]
- /proʊ reɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh reyt]
- /proʊ reɪt/

Definitions of pro-rated word

verb without object pro-rated to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution. 1
verb with object pro-rated to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately. 1

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Origin of pro-rated

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60, Americanism; partial translation of pro rata

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Parts of speech for Pro-rated

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pro-rated

pro-rated popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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