disproportionately-separated
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənətli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
uneven separation
Etymology
'disproportionately-separated' originates from the combination of 'disproportionately' and 'separated'. 'Disproportionately' comes from 'disproportionate', which is derived from Latin 'disproportionatus', meaning 'out of proportion'. 'Separated' comes from Latin 'separatus', meaning 'to divide'.
'Disproportionately' evolved from the Latin 'disproportionatus' through Middle English, while 'separated' evolved from the Latin 'separatus' through Old French 'separé'.
Initially, 'disproportionately' meant 'out of proportion', and 'separated' meant 'to divide'. The combined term 'disproportionately-separated' retains these meanings, indicating a separation that is not balanced.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
separated in a manner that is not proportionate or balanced.
The resources were disproportionately-separated among the departments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 03:39