disproportionately-related
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənətli-rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli-rɪˈleɪtɪd/
(disproportionate)
out of balance
Etymology
'disproportionately' originates from 'disproportionate,' which comes from the Latin 'disproportionatus,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'proportionatus' meant 'proportioned.' 'Related' comes from the Latin 'relatus,' the past participle of 'referre,' meaning 'to bring back.'
'disproportionate' evolved from the Latin 'disproportionatus' through Middle English, while 'related' evolved from the Latin 'relatus' through Old French 'relater.'
Initially, 'disproportionate' meant 'not proportioned,' and 'related' meant 'brought back or connected.' Over time, 'disproportionately-related' evolved to mean 'having an imbalanced relationship.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a relationship that is not balanced or equal in proportion.
The resources were disproportionately-related to the needs of the community.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 16:58