prozentual
Translation
proportional, percentage-wise, by percentage
Examples
Der prozentuale Anteil ist gestiegen.
The percentage share has increased.
Die Kosten werden prozentual verteilt.
The costs are distributed proportionally.
Grammar Patterns
((prozentual)) + Noun percentage/proportional ... der prozentuale Anteil
Verb + ((prozentual)) ... proportionally Die Kosten werden prozentual verteilt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anteilig (proportional), verhältnismäßig (proportionate)
Etymology
From German 'Prozent' (percent) and the adjectival suffix '-ual'. 'Prozent' itself comes from Latin 'per centum' (by the hundred).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'percent' and the common adjective ending '-ual' (like in 'actual'). This helps remember it's an adjective/adverb related to percentages.