Disproportional

/ˌdɪspɹəˈpoɹʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Not proportional; lacking proper balance or relationship between parts.

Etymology

From disproportion + -al (adjective suffix). This follows standard English derivation patterns to create an adjective from a noun.

Kelly Says

In criminal justice, 'disproportional impact' is a crucial concept—when a law affects different groups unequally, that's disproportional in a way that can reveal hidden bias.

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