disproportionately-distributed
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənətli-dɪˈstrɪbjutɪd/
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli-dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
(disproportionate)
out of balance
Etymology
'disproportionately-distributed' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disproportionatus,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'proportio' meant 'relation or ratio.'
'disproportionatus' transformed into the French word 'disproportionné,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disproportionate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'lacking proportion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unevenly spread out.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unevenly or unfairly spread out or allocated.
The resources were disproportionately-distributed among the regions.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 12:03