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 /

(no translation)

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

Example Sentences

In that case, you’d only owe pro rata rent through the date when you vacate the unit and a landlord couldn’t charge you any fines or fees for terminating the lease.

From Seattle Times

The fund will be divided among the qualified claimants on a pro rata basis, depending on how much they were overcharged by the DWP.

From Los Angeles Times

“For every dollar a team spent over that threshold, Activision would fine the team one dollar and distribute the collected sum pro rata to all non-offending teams in the league.”

From Los Angeles Times

The amended arrangements also include a commitment by Rio to participate pro rata in an initial equity offering.

From Reuters

Rugby is close to a national obsession in Fiji, with more than 80,000 registered players among a population of 900,000 - one of the highest in the world pro rata.

From Reuters