Disproportionately: meaning, definitions and examples

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disproportionately

[ ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli ]

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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

Word origin

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.