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Definition of disproportionally

disproportionally

/ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən.əl.i/
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Adjective:disproportional
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disproportionally Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

To a degree that is too large or too small in comparison with something else; out of proportion.

Example

"Low-income households are disproportionally affected by rising energy and grocery costs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "disproportionally" and "disproportionately" are synonymous and used interchangeably, "disproportionately" is significantly more common in modern standard English.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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