Disproportionately: meaning, definitions and examples

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disproportionately

 

[ ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in the context of distribution

In a disproportionate manner; not in proportion; not in a balanced or equal way.

Synonyms

disproportionally, imbalanced, unequally, unevenly

Examples of usage

  • The wealth in the country is disproportionately distributed among the rich and the poor.
  • She felt that she was disproportionately punished for a minor mistake.
  • The company's profits were disproportionately higher this quarter compared to last year.
  • The resources allocated to the project were disproportionately low considering its importance.
  • The students were disproportionately affected by the sudden change in the exam schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "disproportionately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desproporcionalmente

🇮🇳 असमानुपातिक रूप से

🇩🇪 unverhältnismäßig

🇮🇩 secara tidak seimbang

🇺🇦 непропорційно

🇵🇱 nieproporcjonalnie

🇯🇵 不釣り合いに

🇫🇷 de manière disproportionnée

🇪🇸 desproporcionadamente

🇹🇷 orantısız olarak

🇰🇷 불균형하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير متناسب

🇨🇿 neúměrně

🇸🇰 neprimerane

🇨🇳 不成比例地

🇸🇮 nesorazmerno

🇮🇸 óhóflega

🇰🇿 пропорционалды емес

🇬🇪 არაპროპორციულად

🇦🇿 nisbətən qeyri-mütənasib olaraq

🇲🇽 desproporcionadamente

Etymology

The word 'disproportionately' originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'proportionate' meaning 'in proportion' or 'balanced'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of disproportionality has been a topic of discussion in various fields such as economics, social justice, and resource allocation.

See also: disproportion, disproportionally, disproportionate, proportional, proportionally, proportionate, proportionately, proportions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,852, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.