disproportionately-developed
|dis-pro-por-tion-ate-ly-de-vel-oped|
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənətli-dɪˈvɛləpt/
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli-dɪˈvɛləpt/
uneven growth
Etymology
'disproportionately-developed' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away', combined with 'proportionate' from Latin 'proportio', and 'developed' from Old French 'desveloper', meaning 'to unwrap'.
The term 'disproportionately-developed' evolved from the combination of 'disproportionate' and 'developed', reflecting a state of uneven growth or development.
Initially, it meant 'uneven growth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having developed in a way that is not proportionate or balanced.
The city is disproportionately-developed, with some areas thriving while others are neglected.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 03:46