Meaning of the word disproportionately in English
What does disproportionately mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
disproportionately
US /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.ət.li/
UK /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔː.ʃən.ət.li/
Adverb
to an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else
Example:
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The disease disproportionately affects older people.
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Minority groups are often disproportionately represented in poverty statistics.
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