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Definition of disproportional
disproportional
/ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.əl/
dis · pro · por · tion · al
Adverb:disproportionally
disproportional Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adjective
1
Out of proportion; too large or too small in comparison with something else.
Example
"Low-income households often bear a disproportional share of rising energy costs."
Word Nuance & Usage
While "disproportional" and "disproportionate" are synonymous, "disproportionate" is overwhelmingly preferred in modern English usage.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disproportional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disproportional