disproportionately
Intermediate/ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.ət.li/
- adverb
- in a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else
disproportionately in a sentence
- “The lower-paid spend a disproportionately large amount of their earnings on food.”
- “The burden of price increases is borne disproportionately by the poor.”
- “The disease disproportionately affects women.”
- “Their insurance is disproportionately expensive.”
What does “disproportionately” mean?
disproportionately (adverb) means in a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else. It is pronounced /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.ət.li/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "disproportionately" mean?
- disproportionately (adverb) means: in a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else
- How do you pronounce "disproportionately"?
- "disproportionately" is pronounced /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.ət.li/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "disproportionately" in a sentence?
- Here is "disproportionately" used in a sentence: The lower-paid spend a disproportionately large amount of their earnings on food.
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