Definitions
- Describing a relationship between two things that change in size or amount at the same rate. - Referring to a comparison of two quantities that are proportional to each other. - Talking about a situation where the size or amount of something changes in direct proportion to another factor.
- Describing a relationship between two things that change in a similar way. - Referring to a comparison of two quantities that have a similar relationship. - Talking about a situation where one thing changes in response to another factor.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a relationship between two things.
- 2Both words indicate a similarity or correlation between two factors.
- 3Both words can be used to compare two quantities or values.
- 4Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
- 5Both words emphasize a cause-and-effect relationship.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Proportionately is used to describe a proportional relationship between two things, while correspondingly is used to describe a similar relationship between two things.
- 2Meaning: Proportionately emphasizes the idea of proportion or ratio, while correspondingly emphasizes the idea of similarity or correspondence.
- 3Context: Proportionately is often used in mathematical or scientific contexts, while correspondingly is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Structure: Proportionately is often used with the preposition 'to', while correspondingly is often used with the preposition 'with'.
- 5Connotation: Proportionately has a neutral connotation, while correspondingly can imply a positive or negative correlation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Proportionately and correspondingly are both adverbs that describe a relationship between two things. However, proportionately emphasizes a proportional relationship, while correspondingly emphasizes a similar relationship. Proportionately is often used in mathematical or scientific contexts, while correspondingly is more commonly used in everyday language.
