Meaning of the word disproportionate in English

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disproportionate

US /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.ət/
UK /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.ət/

Adjective

1.

too large or too small in comparison to something else, or not deserving its importance or influence:

Example:
There are a disproportionate number of girls in the class.
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